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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.20, 980.88 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.20, 980.88 and 410.88 is: 615.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.20 : 980.88 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.20/980.88 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.20x = 980.88 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.20x = 403,023.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,023.97/655.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.12

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