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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.12, 905.47 and 394.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.12, 905.47 and 394.13 is: 543.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.12 : 905.47 = 394.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.12/905.47 = 394.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.12x = 905.47 × 394.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.12x = 356,872.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,872.89/656.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.91

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