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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.32, 905.28 and 420.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.32, 905.28 and 420.16 is: 579.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.32 : 905.28 = 420.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.32/905.28 = 420.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.32x = 905.28 × 420.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.32x = 380,362.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,362.44/656.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.54

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