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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.62, 904.31 and 445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.62, 904.31 and 445.68 is: 614.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.62 : 904.31 = 445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.62/904.31 = 445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.62x = 904.31 × 445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.62x = 403,030.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,030.65/655.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.73

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