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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.83, 904.91 and 407.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.83, 904.91 and 407.16 is: 561.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.83 : 904.91 = 407.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.83/904.91 = 407.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.83x = 904.91 × 407.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.83x = 368,441.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,441.12/655.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.79

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