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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.80, 982.92 and 290.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.80, 982.92 and 290.18 is: 434.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.80 : 982.92 = 290.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.80/982.92 = 290.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.80x = 982.92 × 290.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.80x = 285,223.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,223.73/655.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.92

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