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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.24, 905.01 and 419.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.24, 905.01 and 419.91 is: 579.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.24 : 905.01 = 419.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.24/905.01 = 419.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.24x = 905.01 × 419.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.24x = 380,022.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,022.75/656.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.10

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