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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.07, 905.49 and 394.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.07, 905.49 and 394.05 is: 543.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.07 : 905.49 = 394.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.07/905.49 = 394.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.07x = 905.49 × 394.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.07x = 356,808.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,808.33/656.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.86

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