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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.09, 982.92 and 326.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.09, 982.92 and 326.35 is: 489.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.09 : 982.92 = 326.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.09/982.92 = 326.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.09x = 982.92 × 326.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.09x = 320,777.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,777.17/655.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.67

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