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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.26, 905.58 and 404.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.26, 905.58 and 404.15 is: 557.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.26 : 905.58 = 404.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.26/905.58 = 404.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.26x = 905.58 × 404.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.26x = 365,992.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,992.00/656.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.69

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