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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.54, 983.72 and 412.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.54, 983.72 and 412.46 is: 618.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.54 : 983.72 = 412.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.54/983.72 = 412.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.54x = 983.72 × 412.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.54x = 405,745.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,745.15/656.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.01

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