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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.47, 905.50 and 420.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.47, 905.50 and 420.49 is: 580.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.47 : 905.50 = 420.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.47/905.50 = 420.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.47x = 905.50 × 420.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.47x = 380,753.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,753.70/656.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.00

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