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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.56, 983.46 and 441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.56, 983.46 and 441.24 is: 661.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.56 : 983.46 = 441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.56/983.46 = 441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.56x = 983.46 × 441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.56x = 433,941.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,941.89/655.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.94

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