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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.44, 905.70 and 407.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.44, 905.70 and 407.68 is: 562.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.44 : 905.70 = 407.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.44/905.70 = 407.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.44x = 905.70 × 407.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.44x = 369,235.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,235.78/656.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.48

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