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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.81, 904.88 and 498.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.81, 904.88 and 498.40 is: 687.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.81 : 904.88 = 498.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.81/904.88 = 498.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.81x = 904.88 × 498.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.81x = 450,991.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,991.18/655.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.69

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