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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.44, 905.99 and 499.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.44, 905.99 and 499.91 is: 689.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.44 : 905.99 = 499.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.44/905.99 = 499.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.44x = 905.99 × 499.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.44x = 452,906.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,906.43/656.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.95

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