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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.49, 982.88 and 424.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.49, 982.88 and 424.49 is: 636.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.49 : 982.88 = 424.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.49/982.88 = 424.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.49x = 982.88 × 424.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.49x = 417,218.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,218.88/655.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.50

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