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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.12, 905.40 and 423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.12, 905.40 and 423.20 is: 583.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.12 : 905.40 = 423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.12/905.40 = 423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.12x = 905.40 × 423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.12x = 383,165.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,165.28/656.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.99

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