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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.49, 905.89 and 361.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.49, 905.89 and 361.74 is: 499.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.49 : 905.89 = 361.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.49/905.89 = 361.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.49x = 905.89 × 361.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.49x = 327,696.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,696.65/656.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.16

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