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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.78, 984 and 331.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.78, 984 and 331.15 is: 496.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.78 : 984 = 331.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.78/984 = 331.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.78x = 984 × 331.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.78x = 325,851.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,851.60/655.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.89

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