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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.05, 907.47 and 578.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.05, 907.47 and 578.44 is: 800.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.05 : 907.47 = 578.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.05/907.47 = 578.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.05x = 907.47 × 578.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.05x = 524,916.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,916.95/656.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.12

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