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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.95, 982.81 and 326.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.95, 982.81 and 326.45 is: 489.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.95 : 982.81 = 326.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.95/982.81 = 326.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.95x = 982.81 × 326.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.95x = 320,838.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,838.32/655.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.12

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