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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.61, 983.12 and 309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.61, 983.12 and 309.04 is: 463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.61 : 983.12 = 309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.61/983.12 = 309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.61x = 983.12 × 309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.61x = 303,823.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,823.40/655.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.42

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