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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.95, 983.90 and 309.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.95, 983.90 and 309.52 is: 464.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.95 : 983.90 = 309.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.95/983.90 = 309.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.95x = 983.90 × 309.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.95x = 304,531.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,531.81/655.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.26

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