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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.25, 905.36 and 407.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.25, 905.36 and 407.13 is: 561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.25 : 905.36 = 407.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.25/905.36 = 407.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.25x = 905.36 × 407.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.25x = 368,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,597.18/656.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.67

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