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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.28, 905.52 and 394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.28, 905.52 and 394.44 is: 544.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.28 : 905.52 = 394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.28/905.52 = 394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.28x = 905.52 × 394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.28x = 357,173.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,173.31/656.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.24

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