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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.76, 983.57 and 411.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.76, 983.57 and 411.56 is: 617.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.76 : 983.57 = 411.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.76/983.57 = 411.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.76x = 983.57 × 411.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.76x = 404,798.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,798.07/655.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.30

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