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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.59, 982.10 and 395.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.59, 982.10 and 395.45 is: 592.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.59 : 982.10 = 395.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.59/982.10 = 395.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.59x = 982.10 × 395.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.59x = 388,375.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,375.27/655.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.41

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