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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.47, 905.87 and 361.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.47, 905.87 and 361.66 is: 499.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.47 : 905.87 = 361.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.47/905.87 = 361.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.47x = 905.87 × 361.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.47x = 327,615.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,615.14/656.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.06

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