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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.11, 982.35 and 290.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.11, 982.35 and 290.00 is: 434.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.11 : 982.35 = 290.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.11/982.35 = 290.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.11x = 982.35 × 290.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.11x = 284,876.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,876.59/655.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.85

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