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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.12, 905.43 and 361.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.12, 905.43 and 361.39 is: 498.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.12 : 905.43 = 361.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.12/905.43 = 361.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.12x = 905.43 × 361.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.12x = 327,213.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,213.35/656.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.71

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