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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.35, 904.43 and 406.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.35, 904.43 and 406.82 is: 561.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.35 : 904.43 = 406.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.35/904.43 = 406.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.35x = 904.43 × 406.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.35x = 367,933.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,933.66/655.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.43

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