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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.42, 982.89 and 216.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.42, 982.89 and 216.59 is: 324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.42 : 982.89 = 216.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.42/982.89 = 216.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.42x = 982.89 × 216.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.42x = 212,880.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,880.77/655.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.80

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