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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.67, 983.73 and 309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.67, 983.73 and 309.26 is: 464.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.67 : 983.73 = 309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.67/983.73 = 309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.67x = 983.73 × 309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.67x = 304,230.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,230.80/655.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.00

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