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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.54, 906 and 423.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.54, 906 and 423.66 is: 584.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.54 : 906 = 423.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.54/906 = 423.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.54x = 906 × 423.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.54x = 383,835.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,835.96/656.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.64

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