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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.26, 905.63 and 376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.26, 905.63 and 376.48 is: 519.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.26 : 905.63 = 376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.26/905.63 = 376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.26x = 905.63 × 376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.26x = 340,951.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,951.58/656.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.54

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