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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.27, 982.23 and 492.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.27, 982.23 and 492.46 is: 738.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.27 : 982.23 = 492.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.27/982.23 = 492.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.27x = 982.23 × 492.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.27x = 483,708.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,708.99/655.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.18

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