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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.26, 982.89 and 439.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.26, 982.89 and 439.26 is: 658.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.26 : 982.89 = 439.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.26/982.89 = 439.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.26x = 982.89 × 439.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.26x = 431,744.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,744.26/655.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.89

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