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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.09, 982.73 and 330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.09, 982.73 and 330.28 is: 495.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.09 : 982.73 = 330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.09/982.73 = 330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.09x = 982.73 × 330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.09x = 324,574.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,574.43/655.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.47

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