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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.26, 904.68 and 480.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.26, 904.68 and 480.30 is: 663.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.26 : 904.68 = 480.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.26/904.68 = 480.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.26x = 904.68 × 480.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.26x = 434,517.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,517.80/655.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.12

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