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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.90, 983.77 and 309.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.90, 983.77 and 309.13 is: 463.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.90 : 983.77 = 309.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.90/983.77 = 309.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.90x = 983.77 × 309.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.90x = 304,112.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,112.82/655.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.66

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