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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.16, 905.11 and 423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.16, 905.11 and 423.28 is: 583.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.16 : 905.11 = 423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.16/905.11 = 423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.16x = 905.11 × 423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.16x = 383,114.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,114.96/656.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.88

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