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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.23, 982.62 and 290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.23, 982.62 and 290.28 is: 435.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.23 : 982.62 = 290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.23/982.62 = 290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.23x = 982.62 × 290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.23x = 285,233.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,233.20/655.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.32

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