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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.91, 905.09 and 407.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.91, 905.09 and 407.29 is: 562.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.91 : 905.09 = 407.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.91/905.09 = 407.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.91x = 905.09 × 407.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.91x = 368,634.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,634.11/655.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.02

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