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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.23, 905.55 and 361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.23, 905.55 and 361.48 is: 498.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.23 : 905.55 = 361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.23/905.55 = 361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.23x = 905.55 × 361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.23x = 327,338.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,338.21/656.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.82

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