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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.76, 903.89 and 497.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.76, 903.89 and 497.88 is: 686.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.76 : 903.89 = 497.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.76/903.89 = 497.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.76x = 903.89 × 497.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.76x = 450,026.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,026.26/655.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.27

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