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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.69, 983.66 and 409.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.69, 983.66 and 409.54 is: 613.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.69 : 983.66 = 409.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.69/983.66 = 409.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.69x = 983.66 × 409.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.69x = 402,848.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,848.12/656.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.45

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