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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.88, 982.64 and 411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.88, 982.64 and 411.52 is: 617.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.88 : 982.64 = 411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.88/982.64 = 411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.88x = 982.64 × 411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.88x = 404,376.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,376.01/654.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.48

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