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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.28, 981.27 and 469.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.28, 981.27 and 469.55 is: 703.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.28 : 981.27 = 469.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.28/981.27 = 469.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.28x = 981.27 × 469.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.28x = 460,750.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,750.42/655.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.14

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