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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.20, 904.16 and 469.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.20, 904.16 and 469.01 is: 647.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.20 : 904.16 = 469.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.20/904.16 = 469.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.20x = 904.16 × 469.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.20x = 424,053.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,053.22/655.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.21

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