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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.14, 902.79 and 477.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.14, 902.79 and 477.81 is: 658.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.14 : 902.79 = 477.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.14/902.79 = 477.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.14x = 902.79 × 477.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.14x = 431,362.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,362.09/655.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.43

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