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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.14, 905.94 and 423.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.14, 905.94 and 423.64 is: 584.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.14 : 905.94 = 423.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.14/905.94 = 423.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.14x = 905.94 × 423.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.14x = 383,792.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,792.42/656.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.92

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