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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.31, 984.38 and 412.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.31, 984.38 and 412.01 is: 618.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.31 : 984.38 = 412.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.31/984.38 = 412.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.31x = 984.38 × 412.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.31x = 405,571.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,571.11/655.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.90

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