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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.80, 983.70 and 399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.80, 983.70 and 399.48 is: 599.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.80 : 983.70 = 399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.80/983.70 = 399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.80x = 983.70 × 399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.80x = 392,968.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,968.48/655.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.22

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