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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.12, 905.65 and 509.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.12, 905.65 and 509.31 is: 703.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.12 : 905.65 = 509.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.12/905.65 = 509.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.12x = 905.65 × 509.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.12x = 461,255.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,255.33/656.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.00

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