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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.62, 982.38 and 424.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.62, 982.38 and 424.34 is: 635.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.62 : 982.38 = 424.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.62/982.38 = 424.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.62x = 982.38 × 424.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.62x = 416,863.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,863.13/655.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.83

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