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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.17, 905.41 and 361.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.17, 905.41 and 361.45 is: 498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.17 : 905.41 = 361.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.17/905.41 = 361.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.17x = 905.41 × 361.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.17x = 327,257.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,257.28/656.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.74

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