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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.96, 983.94 and 290.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.96, 983.94 and 290.74 is: 436.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.96 : 983.94 = 290.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.96/983.94 = 290.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.96x = 983.94 × 290.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.96x = 286,070.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,070.72/655.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.11

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