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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.03, 904.41 and 458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.03, 904.41 and 458.80 is: 633.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.03 : 904.41 = 458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.03/904.41 = 458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.03x = 904.41 × 458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.03x = 414,943.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,943.31/655.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.47

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