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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.06, 982.98 and 330.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.06, 982.98 and 330.46 is: 495.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.06 : 982.98 = 330.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.06/982.98 = 330.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.06x = 982.98 × 330.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.06x = 324,835.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,835.57/655.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.89

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