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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.76, 903.48 and 422.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.76, 903.48 and 422.48 is: 582.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.76 : 903.48 = 422.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.76/903.48 = 422.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.76x = 903.48 × 422.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.76x = 381,702.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,702.23/655.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.08

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