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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.37, 983.05 and 412.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.37, 983.05 and 412.07 is: 618.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.37 : 983.05 = 412.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.37/983.05 = 412.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.37x = 983.05 × 412.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.37x = 405,078.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,078.44/655.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.09

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