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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.63, 905.49 and 614.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.63, 905.49 and 614.94 is: 849.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.63 : 905.49 = 614.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.63/905.49 = 614.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.63x = 905.49 × 614.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.63x = 556,822.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,822.02/655.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.29

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