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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.06, 982.64 and 308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.06, 982.64 and 308.20 is: 462.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.06 : 982.64 = 308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.06/982.64 = 308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.06x = 982.64 × 308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.06x = 302,848.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,848.11/655.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.32

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