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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.32, 904.32 and 406.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.32, 904.32 and 406.56 is: 561.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.32 : 904.32 = 406.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.32/904.32 = 406.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.32x = 904.32 × 406.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.32x = 367,660.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,660.34/655.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.04

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