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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.18, 982.16 and 330.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.18, 982.16 and 330.17 is: 494.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.18 : 982.16 = 330.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.18/982.16 = 330.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.18x = 982.16 × 330.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.18x = 324,273.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,273.21/655.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.94

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