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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.29, 903.96 and 445.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.29, 903.96 and 445.53 is: 614.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.29 : 903.96 = 445.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.29/903.96 = 445.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.29x = 903.96 × 445.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.29x = 402,741.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,741.30/655.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.60

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