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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.81, 905.25 and 459.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.81, 905.25 and 459.90 is: 634.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.81 : 905.25 = 459.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.81/905.25 = 459.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.81x = 905.25 × 459.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.81x = 416,324.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,324.48/655.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.82

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