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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.57, 983.70 and 290.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.57, 983.70 and 290.61 is: 436.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.57 : 983.70 = 290.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.57/983.70 = 290.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.57x = 983.70 × 290.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.57x = 285,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,873.06/655.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.07

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