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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.71, 905.32 and 407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.71, 905.32 and 407.40 is: 562.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.71 : 905.32 = 407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.71/905.32 = 407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.71x = 905.32 × 407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.71x = 368,825.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,825.33/655.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.48

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