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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.04, 903.44 and 406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.04, 903.44 and 406.40 is: 560.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.04 : 903.44 = 406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.04/903.44 = 406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.04x = 903.44 × 406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.04x = 367,158.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,158.02/655.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.51

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