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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.11, 982.89 and 411.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.11, 982.89 and 411.35 is: 617.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.11 : 982.89 = 411.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.11/982.89 = 411.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.11x = 982.89 × 411.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.11x = 404,311.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,311.80/655.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.17

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