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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.41, 905.80 and 376.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.41, 905.80 and 376.65 is: 519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.41 : 905.80 = 376.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.41/905.80 = 376.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.41x = 905.80 × 376.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.41x = 341,169.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,169.57/656.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.75

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