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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.31, 903.75 and 496.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.31, 903.75 and 496.19 is: 684.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.31 : 903.75 = 496.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.31/903.75 = 496.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.31x = 903.75 × 496.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.31x = 448,427.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,427.19/655.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.30

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