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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.02, 905.34 and 501.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.02, 905.34 and 501.04 is: 691.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.02 : 905.34 = 501.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.02/905.34 = 501.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.02x = 905.34 × 501.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.02x = 453,611.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,611.55/656.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.46

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