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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.48, 905.96 and 361.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.48, 905.96 and 361.75 is: 499.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.48 : 905.96 = 361.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.48/905.96 = 361.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.48x = 905.96 × 361.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.48x = 327,726.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,726.96/656.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.22

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