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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.56, 982.74 and 330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.56, 982.74 and 330.48 is: 495.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.56 : 982.74 = 330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.56/982.74 = 330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.56x = 982.74 × 330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.56x = 324,775.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,775.92/655.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.42

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