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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.37, 905.24 and 407.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.37, 905.24 and 407.45 is: 561.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.37 : 905.24 = 407.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.37/905.24 = 407.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.37x = 905.24 × 407.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.37x = 368,833.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,833.47/656.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.93

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