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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.42, 983.13 and 308.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.42, 983.13 and 308.54 is: 462.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.42 : 983.13 = 308.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.42/983.13 = 308.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.42x = 983.13 × 308.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.42x = 303,334.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,334.93/655.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.81

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