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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.16, 903.93 and 406.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.16, 903.93 and 406.39 is: 560.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.16 : 903.93 = 406.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.16/903.93 = 406.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.16x = 903.93 × 406.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.16x = 367,347.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,347.85/655.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.70

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