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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.49, 981.93 and 308.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.49, 981.93 and 308.35 is: 461.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.49 : 981.93 = 308.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.49/981.93 = 308.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.49x = 981.93 × 308.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.49x = 302,778.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,778.12/655.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.91

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