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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.42, 905.66 and 508.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.42, 905.66 and 508.80 is: 701.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.42 : 905.66 = 508.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.42/905.66 = 508.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.42x = 905.66 × 508.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.42x = 460,797.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,797.26/656.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.99

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