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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.83, 982.49 and 628.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.83, 982.49 and 628.04 is: 940.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.83 : 982.49 = 628.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.83/982.49 = 628.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.83x = 982.49 × 628.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.83x = 617,043.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,043.02/655.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.86

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