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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.08, 905.56 and 423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.08, 905.56 and 423.08 is: 583.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.08 : 905.56 = 423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.08/905.56 = 423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.08x = 905.56 × 423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.08x = 383,124.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,124.32/656.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.96

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