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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.17, 905.52 and 361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.17, 905.52 and 361.46 is: 498.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.17 : 905.52 = 361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.17/905.52 = 361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.17x = 905.52 × 361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.17x = 327,309.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,309.26/656.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.82

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