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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.84, 906.59 and 421.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.84, 906.59 and 421.00 is: 581.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.84 : 906.59 = 421.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.84/906.59 = 421.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.84x = 906.59 × 421.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.84x = 381,673.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,673.18/656.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.07

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