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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.47, 905.37 and 394.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.47, 905.37 and 394.43 is: 543.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.47 : 905.37 = 394.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.47/905.37 = 394.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.47x = 905.37 × 394.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.47x = 357,105.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,105.09/656.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.98

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