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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.46, 983.89 and 290.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.46, 983.89 and 290.55 is: 436.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.46 : 983.89 = 290.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.46/983.89 = 290.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.46x = 983.89 × 290.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.46x = 285,869.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,869.24/655.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.14

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