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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.41, 983.12 and 330.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.41, 983.12 and 330.33 is: 495.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.41 : 983.12 = 330.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.41/983.12 = 330.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.41x = 983.12 × 330.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.41x = 324,752.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,752.38/655.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.50

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