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