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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.22, 903.48 and 406.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.22, 903.48 and 406.46 is: 560.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.22 : 903.48 = 406.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.22/903.48 = 406.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.22x = 903.48 × 406.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.22x = 367,228.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,228.48/655.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.47

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