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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.49, 983.38 and 326.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.49, 983.38 and 326.62 is: 489.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.49 : 983.38 = 326.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.49/983.38 = 326.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.49x = 983.38 × 326.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.49x = 321,187.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,187.99/655.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.99

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