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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.77, 983.58 and 411.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.77, 983.58 and 411.55 is: 617.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.77 : 983.58 = 411.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.77/983.58 = 411.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.77x = 983.58 × 411.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.77x = 404,792.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,792.35/655.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.28

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