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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.49, 905.67 and 390.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.49, 905.67 and 390.90 is: 539.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.49 : 905.67 = 390.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.49/905.67 = 390.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.49x = 905.67 × 390.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.49x = 354,026.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,026.40/656.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.27

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