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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.14, 981.10 and 423.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.14, 981.10 and 423.33 is: 633.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.14 : 981.10 = 423.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.14/981.10 = 423.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.14x = 981.10 × 423.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.14x = 415,327.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,327.10/655.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.95

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