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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.38, 903.96 and 406.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.38, 903.96 and 406.71 is: 560.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.38 : 903.96 = 406.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.38/903.96 = 406.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.38x = 903.96 × 406.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.38x = 367,649.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,649.57/655.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.97

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