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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.01, 982.80 and 326.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.01, 982.80 and 326.27 is: 489.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.01 : 982.80 = 326.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.01/982.80 = 326.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.01x = 982.80 × 326.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.01x = 320,658.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,658.16/655.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.55

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