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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.49, 983.63 and 290.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.49, 983.63 and 290.31 is: 435.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.49 : 983.63 = 290.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.49/983.63 = 290.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.49x = 983.63 × 290.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.49x = 285,556.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,556.17/655.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.64

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