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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.11, 982.67 and 325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.11, 982.67 and 325.98 is: 488.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.11 : 982.67 = 325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.11/982.67 = 325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.11x = 982.67 × 325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.11x = 320,329.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,329.14/655.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.97

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