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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.64, 984.36 and 411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.64, 984.36 and 411.44 is: 617.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.64 : 984.36 = 411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.64/984.36 = 411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.64x = 984.36 × 411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.64x = 405,005.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,005.08/655.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.72

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