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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655, 981.28 and 471.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655, 981.28 and 471.94 is: 707.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655 : 981.28 = 471.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655/981.28 = 471.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655x = 981.28 × 471.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655x = 463,105.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,105.28/655
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.03

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