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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.67, 981.59 and 424.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.67, 981.59 and 424.22 is: 635.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.67 : 981.59 = 424.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.67/981.59 = 424.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.67x = 981.59 × 424.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.67x = 416,403.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,403.08/655.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.08

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