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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.20, 905.68 and 407.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.20, 905.68 and 407.62 is: 562.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.20 : 905.68 = 407.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.20/905.68 = 407.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.20x = 905.68 × 407.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.20x = 369,173.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,173.28/656.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.59

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