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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.14, 905.40 and 407.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.14, 905.40 and 407.38 is: 562.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.14 : 905.40 = 407.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.14/905.40 = 407.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.14x = 905.40 × 407.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.14x = 368,841.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,841.85/656.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.14

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