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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.26, 983.07 and 290.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.26, 983.07 and 290.22 is: 435.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.26 : 983.07 = 290.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.26/983.07 = 290.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.26x = 983.07 × 290.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.26x = 285,306.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,306.58/655.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.41

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