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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.79, 982.97 and 331.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.79, 982.97 and 331.18 is: 496.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.79 : 982.97 = 331.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.79/982.97 = 331.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.79x = 982.97 × 331.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.79x = 325,533.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,533.43/655.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.40

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