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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.43, 903.58 and 445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.43, 903.58 and 445.28 is: 613.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.43 : 903.58 = 445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.43/903.58 = 445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.43x = 903.58 × 445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.43x = 402,346.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,346.10/655.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.87

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