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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.76, 983.64 and 412.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.76, 983.64 and 412.46 is: 618.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.76 : 983.64 = 412.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.76/983.64 = 412.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.76x = 983.64 × 412.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.76x = 405,707.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,707.24/655.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.69

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