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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.44, 906 and 376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.44, 906 and 376.72 is: 519.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.44 : 906 = 376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.44/906 = 376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.44x = 906 × 376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.44x = 341,308.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,308.32/656.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.94

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