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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.44, 903.36 and 458.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.44, 903.36 and 458.48 is: 631.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.44 : 903.36 = 458.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.44/903.36 = 458.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.44x = 903.36 × 458.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.44x = 414,172.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,172.49/655.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.90

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