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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.92, 906.51 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.92, 906.51 and 424.04 is: 585.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.92 : 906.51 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.92/906.51 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.92x = 906.51 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.92x = 384,396.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,396.50/656.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.15

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