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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.48, 905.97 and 376.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.48, 905.97 and 376.71 is: 519.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.48 : 905.97 = 376.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.48/905.97 = 376.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.48x = 905.97 × 376.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.48x = 341,288.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,288.52/656.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.88

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