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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.84, 984 and 271.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.84, 984 and 271.12 is: 406.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.84 : 984 = 271.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.84/984 = 271.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.84x = 984 × 271.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.84x = 266,782.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,782.08/655.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.78

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