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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.67, 983.84 and 436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.67, 983.84 and 436.44 is: 654.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.67 : 983.84 = 436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.67/983.84 = 436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.67x = 983.84 × 436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.67x = 429,387.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,387.13/655.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.88

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