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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.53, 904.64 and 406.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.53, 904.64 and 406.97 is: 561.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.53 : 904.64 = 406.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.53/904.64 = 406.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.53x = 904.64 × 406.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.53x = 368,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,161.34/655.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.62

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