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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.50, 905.97 and 394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.50, 905.97 and 394.52 is: 544.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.50 : 905.97 = 394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.50/905.97 = 394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.50x = 905.97 × 394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.50x = 357,423.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,423.28/656.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.44

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