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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.34, 983.22 and 326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.34, 983.22 and 326.06 is: 489.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.34 : 983.22 = 326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.34/983.22 = 326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.34x = 983.22 × 326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.34x = 320,588.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,588.71/655.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.19

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