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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.65, 904.93 and 407.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.65, 904.93 and 407.13 is: 561.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.65 : 904.93 = 407.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.65/904.93 = 407.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.65x = 904.93 × 407.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.65x = 368,421.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,421.44/655.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.92

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