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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.59, 905.88 and 404.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.59, 905.88 and 404.61 is: 558.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.59 : 905.88 = 404.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.59/905.88 = 404.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.59x = 905.88 × 404.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.59x = 366,523.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,523.58/656.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.23

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