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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.57, 906.03 and 361.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.57, 906.03 and 361.85 is: 499.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.57 : 906.03 = 361.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.57/906.03 = 361.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.57x = 906.03 × 361.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.57x = 327,842.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,842.43/656.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.33

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