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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.30, 982.56 and 330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.30, 982.56 and 330.28 is: 495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.30 : 982.56 = 330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.30/982.56 = 330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.30x = 982.56 × 330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.30x = 324,519.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,519.92/655.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.22

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