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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.04, 982.74 and 330.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.04, 982.74 and 330.14 is: 495.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.04 : 982.74 = 330.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.04/982.74 = 330.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.04x = 982.74 × 330.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.04x = 324,441.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,441.78/655.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.30

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