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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.25, 982.40 and 330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.25, 982.40 and 330.84 is: 496.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.25 : 982.40 = 330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.25/982.40 = 330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.25x = 982.40 × 330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.25x = 325,015.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,015.56/655.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.02

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