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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.83, 905.02 and 469.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.83, 905.02 and 469.63 is: 648.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.83 : 905.02 = 469.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.83/905.02 = 469.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.83x = 905.02 × 469.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.83x = 425,024.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,024.54/655.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.07

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