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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.40, 905.18 and 509.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.40, 905.18 and 509.09 is: 702.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.40 : 905.18 = 509.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.40/905.18 = 509.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.40x = 905.18 × 509.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.40x = 460,811.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,811.01/656.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.02

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