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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.91, 983.61 and 396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.91, 983.61 and 396.02 is: 593.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.91 : 983.61 = 396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.91/983.61 = 396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.91x = 983.61 × 396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.91x = 389,529.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,529.23/655.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.88

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