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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.47, 906.20 and 499.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.47, 906.20 and 499.14 is: 689.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.47 : 906.20 = 499.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.47/906.20 = 499.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.47x = 906.20 × 499.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.47x = 452,320.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,320.67/656.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.02

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