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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.03, 981.46 and 435.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.03, 981.46 and 435.16 is: 652.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.03 : 981.46 = 435.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.03/981.46 = 435.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.03x = 981.46 × 435.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.03x = 427,092.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,092.13/655.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.02

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