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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.80, 982.95 and 492.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.80, 982.95 and 492.96 is: 738.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.80 : 982.95 = 492.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.80/982.95 = 492.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.80x = 982.95 × 492.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.80x = 484,555.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,555.03/655.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.88

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