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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.02, 903.96 and 500.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.02, 903.96 and 500.04 is: 690.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.02 : 903.96 = 500.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.02/903.96 = 500.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.02x = 903.96 × 500.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.02x = 452,016.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,016.16/655.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.08

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