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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.26, 905.24 and 516.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.26, 905.24 and 516.16 is: 711.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.26 : 905.24 = 516.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.26/905.24 = 516.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.26x = 905.24 × 516.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.26x = 467,248.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,248.68/656.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.99

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