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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.68, 982.56 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.68, 982.56 and 330.24 is: 494.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.68 : 982.56 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.68/982.56 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.68x = 982.56 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.68x = 324,480.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,480.61/655.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.88

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