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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.24, 905.66 and 407.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.24, 905.66 and 407.74 is: 562.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.24 : 905.66 = 407.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.24/905.66 = 407.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.24x = 905.66 × 407.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.24x = 369,273.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,273.81/656.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.71

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