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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.34, 982.94 and 308.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.34, 982.94 and 308.61 is: 462.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.34 : 982.94 = 308.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.34/982.94 = 308.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.34x = 982.94 × 308.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.34x = 303,343.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,343.57/655.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.88

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