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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.27, 982.94 and 622.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.27, 982.94 and 622.46 is: 933.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.27 : 982.94 = 622.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.27/982.94 = 622.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.27x = 982.94 × 622.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.27x = 611,840.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,840.18/655.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.73

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