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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.11, 903.15 and 478.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.11, 903.15 and 478.17 is: 659.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.11 : 903.15 = 478.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.11/903.15 = 478.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.11x = 903.15 × 478.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.11x = 431,859.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,859.24/655.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.22

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