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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.74, 982.28 and 308.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.74, 982.28 and 308.58 is: 462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.74 : 982.28 = 308.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.74/982.28 = 308.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.74x = 982.28 × 308.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.74x = 303,111.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,111.96/655.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.24

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