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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.12, 904 and 406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.12, 904 and 406.40 is: 560.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.12 : 904 = 406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.12/904 = 406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.12x = 904 × 406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.12x = 367,385.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,385.60/655.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.79

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