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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.55, 983.33 and 411.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.55, 983.33 and 411.57 is: 617.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.55 : 983.33 = 411.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.55/983.33 = 411.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.55x = 983.33 × 411.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.55x = 404,707.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,707.07/655.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.36

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