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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.31, 982.55 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.31, 982.55 and 308.43 is: 462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.31 : 982.55 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.31/982.55 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.31x = 982.55 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.31x = 303,046.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,046.35/655.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.45

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