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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.96, 982.48 and 411.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.96, 982.48 and 411.14 is: 616.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.96 : 982.48 = 411.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.96/982.48 = 411.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.96x = 982.48 × 411.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.96x = 403,936.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,936.83/654.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.74

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