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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.78, 982.24 and 308.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.78, 982.24 and 308.59 is: 462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.78 : 982.24 = 308.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.78/982.24 = 308.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.78x = 982.24 × 308.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.78x = 303,104.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,104.53/655.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.21

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