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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.40, 982.11 and 438.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.40, 982.11 and 438.59 is: 657.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.40 : 982.11 = 438.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.40/982.11 = 438.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.40x = 982.11 × 438.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.40x = 430,743.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,743.62/655.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.22

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