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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.88, 982.38 and 398.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.88, 982.38 and 398.84 is: 597.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.88 : 982.38 = 398.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.88/982.38 = 398.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.88x = 982.38 × 398.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.88x = 391,812.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,812.44/655.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.38

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