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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.24, 981.90 and 330.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.24, 981.90 and 330.12 is: 494.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.24 : 981.90 = 330.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.24/981.90 = 330.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.24x = 981.90 × 330.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.24x = 324,144.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,144.83/655.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.70

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