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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.16, 983.08 and 435.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.16, 983.08 and 435.93 is: 654.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.16 : 983.08 = 435.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.16/983.08 = 435.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.16x = 983.08 × 435.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.16x = 428,555.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,555.23/655.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.12

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