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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.78, 905.04 and 407.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.78, 905.04 and 407.22 is: 562.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.78 : 905.04 = 407.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.78/905.04 = 407.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.78x = 905.04 × 407.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.78x = 368,550.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,550.39/655.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.00

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