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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.13, 905.51 and 407.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.13, 905.51 and 407.46 is: 562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.13 : 905.51 = 407.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.13/905.51 = 407.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.13x = 905.51 × 407.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.13x = 368,957.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,957.07/656.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.32

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