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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.33, 904.33 and 469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.33, 904.33 and 469.13 is: 647.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.33 : 904.33 = 469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.33/904.33 = 469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.33x = 904.33 × 469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.33x = 424,248.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,248.33/655.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.38

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