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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.32, 904.20 and 406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.32, 904.20 and 406.64 is: 561.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.32 : 904.20 = 406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.32/904.20 = 406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.32x = 904.20 × 406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.32x = 367,683.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,683.89/655.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.08

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