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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.65, 983.48 and 270.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.65, 983.48 and 270.81 is: 406.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.65 : 983.48 = 270.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.65/983.48 = 270.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.65x = 983.48 × 270.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.65x = 266,334.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,334.86/655.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.22

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