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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.78, 983.35 and 308.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.78, 983.35 and 308.82 is: 463.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.78 : 983.35 = 308.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.78/983.35 = 308.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.78x = 983.35 × 308.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.78x = 303,678.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,678.53/655.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.08

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