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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.10, 982.67 and 330.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.10, 982.67 and 330.29 is: 495.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.10 : 982.67 = 330.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.10/982.67 = 330.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.10x = 982.67 × 330.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.10x = 324,566.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,566.07/655.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.45

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