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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.46, 906 and 394.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.46, 906 and 394.62 is: 544.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.46 : 906 = 394.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.46/906 = 394.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.46x = 906 × 394.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.46x = 357,525.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,525.72/656.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.63

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