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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.92, 905.13 and 423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.92, 905.13 and 423.04 is: 583.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.92 : 905.13 = 423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.92/905.13 = 423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.92x = 905.13 × 423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.92x = 382,906.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,906.20/655.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.77

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