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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.13, 982.22 and 308.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.13, 982.22 and 308.29 is: 462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.13 : 982.22 = 308.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.13/982.22 = 308.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.13x = 982.22 × 308.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.13x = 302,802.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,802.15/655.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.20

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