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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655, 981.42 and 329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655, 981.42 and 329.92 is: 494.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655 : 981.42 = 329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655/981.42 = 329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655x = 981.42 × 329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655x = 323,790.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,790.09/655
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.34

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