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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.23, 904.21 and 356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.23, 904.21 and 356.48 is: 491.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.23 : 904.21 = 356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.23/904.21 = 356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.23x = 904.21 × 356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.23x = 322,331.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,331.00/655.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.94

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