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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.96, 906.64 and 421.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.96, 906.64 and 421.11 is: 581.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.96 : 906.64 = 421.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.96/906.64 = 421.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.96x = 906.64 × 421.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.96x = 381,795.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,795.17/656.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.15

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