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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.02, 982.07 and 308.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.02, 982.07 and 308.17 is: 462.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.02 : 982.07 = 308.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.02/982.07 = 308.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.02x = 982.07 × 308.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.02x = 302,644.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,644.51/655.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.04

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