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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.22, 983.75 and 435.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.22, 983.75 and 435.21 is: 653.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.22 : 983.75 = 435.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.22/983.75 = 435.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.22x = 983.75 × 435.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.22x = 428,135.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,135.66/655.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.43

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