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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.08, 903.92 and 406.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.08, 903.92 and 406.31 is: 560.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.08 : 903.92 = 406.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.08/903.92 = 406.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.08x = 903.92 × 406.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.08x = 367,269.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,269.48/655.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.65

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