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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.92, 907 and 408.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.92, 907 and 408.35 is: 563.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.92 : 907 = 408.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.92/907 = 408.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.92x = 907 × 408.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.92x = 370,371.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,371.18/656.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.80

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