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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.80, 904.98 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.80, 904.98 and 361.04 is: 498.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.80 : 904.98 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.80/904.98 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.80x = 904.98 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.80x = 326,733.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,733.98/655.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.22

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