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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.19, 982.77 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.19, 982.77 and 216.44 is: 324.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.19 : 982.77 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.19/982.77 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.19x = 982.77 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.19x = 212,713.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,713.20/655.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.66

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