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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.28, 905.60 and 361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.28, 905.60 and 361.48 is: 498.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.28 : 905.60 = 361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.28/905.60 = 361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.28x = 905.60 × 361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.28x = 327,356.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,356.29/656.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.81

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