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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.89, 983.91 and 217.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.89, 983.91 and 217.05 is: 325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.89 : 983.91 = 217.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.89/983.91 = 217.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.89x = 983.91 × 217.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.89x = 213,557.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,557.67/655.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.60

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