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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.64, 984.06 and 331.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.64, 984.06 and 331.23 is: 497.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.64 : 984.06 = 331.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.64/984.06 = 331.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.64x = 984.06 × 331.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.64x = 325,950.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,950.19/655.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.15

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