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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.70, 982.33 and 490.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.70, 982.33 and 490.86 is: 735.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.70 : 982.33 = 490.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.70/982.33 = 490.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.70x = 982.33 × 490.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.70x = 482,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,185.28/655.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.38

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