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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.62, 905.88 and 632.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.62, 905.88 and 632.27 is: 873.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.62 : 905.88 = 632.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.62/905.88 = 632.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.62x = 905.88 × 632.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.62x = 572,756.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,756.22/655.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.61

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