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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.94, 984.45 and 327.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.94, 984.45 and 327.35 is: 491.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.94 : 984.45 = 327.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.94/984.45 = 327.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.94x = 984.45 × 327.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.94x = 322,254.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,254.79/655.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.29

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