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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.14, 905.28 and 468.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.14, 905.28 and 468.32 is: 647.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.14 : 905.28 = 468.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.14/905.28 = 468.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.14x = 905.28 × 468.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.14x = 423,960.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,960.73/655.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.13

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