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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.02, 903.96 and 406.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.02, 903.96 and 406.26 is: 560.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.02 : 903.96 = 406.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.02/903.96 = 406.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.02x = 903.96 × 406.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.02x = 367,242.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,242.79/655.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.66

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