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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.58, 903.51 and 500.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.58, 903.51 and 500.70 is: 690.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.58 : 903.51 = 500.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.58/903.51 = 500.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.58x = 903.51 × 500.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.58x = 452,387.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,387.46/655.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.06

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