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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.05, 982.79 and 289.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.05, 982.79 and 289.71 is: 434.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.05 : 982.79 = 289.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.05/982.79 = 289.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.05x = 982.79 × 289.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.05x = 284,722.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,722.64/655.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.66

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