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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.51, 905.58 and 394.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.51, 905.58 and 394.47 is: 544.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.51 : 905.58 = 394.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.51/905.58 = 394.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.51x = 905.58 × 394.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.51x = 357,224.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,224.14/656.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.13

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