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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.16, 904.23 and 406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.16, 904.23 and 406.62 is: 561.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.16 : 904.23 = 406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.16/904.23 = 406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.16x = 904.23 × 406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.16x = 367,678.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,678.00/655.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.21

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