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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.47, 905.94 and 376.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.47, 905.94 and 376.75 is: 519.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.47 : 905.94 = 376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.47/905.94 = 376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.47x = 905.94 × 376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.47x = 341,312.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,312.90/656.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.92

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