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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.67, 904.70 and 481.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.67, 904.70 and 481.43 is: 664.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.67 : 904.70 = 481.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.67/904.70 = 481.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.67x = 904.70 × 481.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.67x = 435,549.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,549.72/655.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.28

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