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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.83, 904.52 and 406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.83, 904.52 and 406.68 is: 560.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.83 : 904.52 = 406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.83/904.52 = 406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.83x = 904.52 × 406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.83x = 367,851.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,851.21/655.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.89

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