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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.75, 982.95 and 290.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.75, 982.95 and 290.17 is: 434.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.75 : 982.95 = 290.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.75/982.95 = 290.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.75x = 982.95 × 290.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.75x = 285,222.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,222.60/655.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.96

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