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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.68, 983.72 and 290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.68, 983.72 and 290.40 is: 435.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.68 : 983.72 = 290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.68/983.72 = 290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.68x = 983.72 × 290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.68x = 285,672.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,672.29/655.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.69

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