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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.07, 982.62 and 308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.07, 982.62 and 308.40 is: 462.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.07 : 982.62 = 308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.07/982.62 = 308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.07x = 982.62 × 308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.07x = 303,040.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,040.01/655.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.61

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