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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.54, 982.59 and 330.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.54, 982.59 and 330.82 is: 495.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.54 : 982.59 = 330.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.54/982.59 = 330.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.54x = 982.59 × 330.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.54x = 325,060.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,060.42/655.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.87

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