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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.05, 981.93 and 330.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.05, 981.93 and 330.87 is: 495.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.05 : 981.93 = 330.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.05/981.93 = 330.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.05x = 981.93 × 330.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.05x = 324,891.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,891.18/655.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.98

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