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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.78, 983.67 and 330.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.78, 983.67 and 330.93 is: 496.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.78 : 983.67 = 330.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.78/983.67 = 330.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.78x = 983.67 × 330.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.78x = 325,525.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,525.91/655.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.40

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