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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.72, 983.37 and 308.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.72, 983.37 and 308.85 is: 463.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.72 : 983.37 = 308.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.72/983.37 = 308.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.72x = 983.37 × 308.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.72x = 303,713.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,713.82/655.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.18

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