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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.83, 982.62 and 411.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.83, 982.62 and 411.75 is: 616.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.83 : 982.62 = 411.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.83/982.62 = 411.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.83x = 982.62 × 411.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.83x = 404,593.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,593.79/655.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.92

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