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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.74, 905.96 and 407.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.74, 905.96 and 407.96 is: 562.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.74 : 905.96 = 407.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.74/905.96 = 407.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.74x = 905.96 × 407.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.74x = 369,593.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,593.40/656.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.77

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