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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.09, 982.11 and 449.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.09, 982.11 and 449.03 is: 673.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.09 : 982.11 = 449.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.09/982.11 = 449.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.09x = 982.11 × 449.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.09x = 440,989.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,989.70/655.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.18

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