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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.57, 904.26 and 490.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.57, 904.26 and 490.49 is: 675.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.57 : 904.26 = 490.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.57/904.26 = 490.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.57x = 904.26 × 490.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.57x = 443,530.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,530.49/656.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.53

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