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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.28, 905.67 and 394.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.28, 905.67 and 394.23 is: 544.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.28 : 905.67 = 394.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.28/905.67 = 394.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.28x = 905.67 × 394.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.28x = 357,042.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,042.28/656.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.04

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