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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.75, 983.43 and 308.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.75, 983.43 and 308.89 is: 463.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.75 : 983.43 = 308.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.75/983.43 = 308.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.75x = 983.43 × 308.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.75x = 303,771.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,771.69/655.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.24

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