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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.96, 983.32 and 290.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.96, 983.32 and 290.80 is: 435.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.96 : 983.32 = 290.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.96/983.32 = 290.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.96x = 983.32 × 290.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.96x = 285,949.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,949.46/655.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.93

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