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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.24, 905.46 and 423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.24, 905.46 and 423.32 is: 584.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.24 : 905.46 = 423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.24/905.46 = 423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.24x = 905.46 × 423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.24x = 383,299.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,299.33/656.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.08

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