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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.44, 905.85 and 361.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.44, 905.85 and 361.70 is: 499.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.44 : 905.85 = 361.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.44/905.85 = 361.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.44x = 905.85 × 361.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.44x = 327,645.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,645.95/656.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.13

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