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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.52, 906.52 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.52, 906.52 and 424.04 is: 585.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.52 : 906.52 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.52/906.52 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.52x = 906.52 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.52x = 384,400.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,400.74/656.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.51

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