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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.38, 976.65 and 633.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.38, 976.65 and 633.35 is: 943.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.38 : 976.65 = 633.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.38/976.65 = 633.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.38x = 976.65 × 633.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.38x = 618,556.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,556.39/655.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.81

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