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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.63, 906.35 and 423.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.63, 906.35 and 423.75 is: 584.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.63 : 906.35 = 423.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.63/906.35 = 423.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.63x = 906.35 × 423.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.63x = 384,063.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,063.69/656.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.91

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