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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.30, 905.63 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.30, 905.63 and 361.56 is: 498.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.30 : 905.63 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.30/905.63 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.30x = 905.63 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.30x = 327,437.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,437.78/656.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.92

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