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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.08, 903 and 530.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.08, 903 and 530.16 is: 730.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.08 : 903 = 530.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.08/903 = 530.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.08x = 903 × 530.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.08x = 478,734.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,734.48/655.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.80

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