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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.29, 981.86 and 482.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.29, 981.86 and 482.31 is: 722.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.29 : 981.86 = 482.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.29/981.86 = 482.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.29x = 981.86 × 482.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.29x = 473,558.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,558.49/655.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.67

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