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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.29, 904.19 and 481.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.29, 904.19 and 481.05 is: 663.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.29 : 904.19 = 481.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.29/904.19 = 481.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.29x = 904.19 × 481.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.29x = 434,958.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,958.19/655.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.76

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