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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.08, 903.06 and 457.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.08, 903.06 and 457.98 is: 631.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.08 : 903.06 = 457.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.08/903.06 = 457.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.08x = 903.06 × 457.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.08x = 413,583.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,583.42/655.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.35

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