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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.04, 981.68 and 330.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.04, 981.68 and 330.64 is: 495.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.04 : 981.68 = 330.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.04/981.68 = 330.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.04x = 981.68 × 330.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.04x = 324,582.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,582.68/655.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.52

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