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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.41, 905.91 and 361.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.41, 905.91 and 361.74 is: 499.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.41 : 905.91 = 361.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.41/905.91 = 361.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.41x = 905.91 × 361.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.41x = 327,697.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,697.55/656.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.23

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