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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.26, 905.62 and 423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.26, 905.62 and 423.52 is: 584.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.26 : 905.62 = 423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.26/905.62 = 423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.26x = 905.62 × 423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.26x = 383,548.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,548.18/656.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.45

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