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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.14, 905.53 and 361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.14, 905.53 and 361.46 is: 498.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.14 : 905.53 = 361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.14/905.53 = 361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.14x = 905.53 × 361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.14x = 327,312.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,312.87/656.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.85

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