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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.30, 983.49 and 493.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.30, 983.49 and 493.30 is: 740.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.30 : 983.49 = 493.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.30/983.49 = 493.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.30x = 983.49 × 493.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.30x = 485,155.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,155.62/655.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.36

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