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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.83, 903.83 and 489.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.83, 903.83 and 489.65 is: 674.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.83 : 903.83 = 489.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.83/903.83 = 489.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.83x = 903.83 × 489.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.83x = 442,553.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,553.39/655.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.80

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