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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.04, 904.36 and 497.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.04, 904.36 and 497.68 is: 687.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.04 : 904.36 = 497.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.04/904.36 = 497.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.04x = 904.36 × 497.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.04x = 450,081.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,081.88/655.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.11

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