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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.04, 906.30 and 517.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.04, 906.30 and 517.08 is: 714.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.04 : 906.30 = 517.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.04/906.30 = 517.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.04x = 906.30 × 517.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.04x = 468,629.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,629.60/656.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.33

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