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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.03, 904.55 and 489.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.03, 904.55 and 489.95 is: 675.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.03 : 904.55 = 489.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.03/904.55 = 489.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.03x = 904.55 × 489.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.03x = 443,179.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,179.75/656.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.55

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