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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.60, 903.16 and 458.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.60, 903.16 and 458.76 is: 631.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.60 : 903.16 = 458.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.60/903.16 = 458.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.60x = 903.16 × 458.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.60x = 414,333.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,333.68/655.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.99

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