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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.02, 903.99 and 488.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.02, 903.99 and 488.94 is: 674.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.02 : 903.99 = 488.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.02/903.99 = 488.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.02x = 903.99 × 488.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.02x = 441,998.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,998.46/655.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.79

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