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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.40, 904.08 and 406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.40, 904.08 and 406.64 is: 560.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.40 : 904.08 = 406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.40/904.08 = 406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.40x = 904.08 × 406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.40x = 367,635.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,635.09/655.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.93

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