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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.02, 982.80 and 423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.02, 982.80 and 423.84 is: 635.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.02 : 982.80 = 423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.02/982.80 = 423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.02x = 982.80 × 423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.02x = 416,549.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,549.95/655.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.93

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