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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.23, 983.42 and 308.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.23, 983.42 and 308.75 is: 463.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.23 : 983.42 = 308.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.23/983.42 = 308.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.23x = 983.42 × 308.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.23x = 303,630.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,630.93/655.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.40

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