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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.58, 983.43 and 290.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.58, 983.43 and 290.31 is: 435.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.58 : 983.43 = 290.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.58/983.43 = 290.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.58x = 983.43 × 290.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.58x = 285,499.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,499.56/655.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.49

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