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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.51, 983.87 and 331.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.51, 983.87 and 331.11 is: 496.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.51 : 983.87 = 331.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.51/983.87 = 331.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.51x = 983.87 × 331.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.51x = 325,765.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,765.10/655.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.96

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