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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.36, 983.48 and 330.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.36, 983.48 and 330.75 is: 496.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.36 : 983.48 = 330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.36/983.48 = 330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.36x = 983.48 × 330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.36x = 325,284.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,284.36/655.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.35

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