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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.39, 904.47 and 406.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.39, 904.47 and 406.84 is: 561.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.39 : 904.47 = 406.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.39/904.47 = 406.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.39x = 904.47 × 406.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.39x = 367,974.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,974.57/655.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.46

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