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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.24, 905.58 and 361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.24, 905.58 and 361.48 is: 498.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.24 : 905.58 = 361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.24/905.58 = 361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.24x = 905.58 × 361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.24x = 327,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,349.06/656.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.83

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