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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.08, 905.63 and 516.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.08, 905.63 and 516.82 is: 713.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.08 : 905.63 = 516.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.08/905.63 = 516.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.08x = 905.63 × 516.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.08x = 468,050.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,050.04/656.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.40

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