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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.67, 983.37 and 308.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.67, 983.37 and 308.91 is: 463.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.67 : 983.37 = 308.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.67/983.37 = 308.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.67x = 983.37 × 308.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.67x = 303,767.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,767.14/655.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.29

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