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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.36, 983.64 and 412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.36, 983.64 and 412.32 is: 618.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.36 : 983.64 = 412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.36/983.64 = 412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.36x = 983.64 × 412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.36x = 405,574.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,574.44/655.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.86

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