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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.90, 984.26 and 291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.90, 984.26 and 291 is: 436.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.90 : 984.26 = 291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.90/984.26 = 291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.90x = 984.26 × 291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.90x = 286,419.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,419.66/655.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.68

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