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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.20, 905.64 and 407.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.20, 905.64 and 407.58 is: 562.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.20 : 905.64 = 407.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.20/905.64 = 407.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.20x = 905.64 × 407.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.20x = 369,120.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,120.75/656.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.51

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