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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.10, 904.97 and 406.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.10, 904.97 and 406.99 is: 561.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.10 : 904.97 = 406.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.10/904.97 = 406.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.10x = 904.97 × 406.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.10x = 368,315.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,315.89/656.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.37

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