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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.14, 904.56 and 422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.14, 904.56 and 422.64 is: 583.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.14 : 904.56 = 422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.14/904.56 = 422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.14x = 904.56 × 422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.14x = 382,303.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,303.24/655.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.54

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