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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.35, 983.03 and 604.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.35, 983.03 and 604.73 is: 907.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.35 : 983.03 = 604.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.35/983.03 = 604.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.35x = 983.03 × 604.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.35x = 594,459.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,459.79/655.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.09

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