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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.48, 981.40 and 411.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.48, 981.40 and 411.40 is: 615.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.48 : 981.40 = 411.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.48/981.40 = 411.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.48x = 981.40 × 411.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.48x = 403,747.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,747.96/655.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.96

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