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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.43, 983.16 and 290.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.43, 983.16 and 290.21 is: 435.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.43 : 983.16 = 290.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.43/983.16 = 290.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.43x = 983.16 × 290.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.43x = 285,317.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,317.95/655.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.32

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