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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.36, 982.98 and 330.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.36, 982.98 and 330.47 is: 495.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.36 : 982.98 = 330.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.36/982.98 = 330.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.36x = 982.98 × 330.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.36x = 324,845.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,845.40/655.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.67

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