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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.59, 904.70 and 356.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.59, 904.70 and 356.84 is: 492.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.59 : 904.70 = 356.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.59/904.70 = 356.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.59x = 904.70 × 356.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.59x = 322,826.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,826.84/655.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.42

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