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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.02, 982.50 and 413.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.02, 982.50 and 413.22 is: 619.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.02 : 982.50 = 413.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.02/982.50 = 413.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.02x = 982.50 × 413.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.02x = 405,988.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,988.65/655.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.81

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