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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.35, 982.07 and 424.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.35, 982.07 and 424.10 is: 635.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.35 : 982.07 = 424.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.35/982.07 = 424.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.35x = 982.07 × 424.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.35x = 416,488.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,488.86/655.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.52

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