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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.59, 906.05 and 376.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.59, 906.05 and 376.76 is: 519.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.59 : 906.05 = 376.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.59/906.05 = 376.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.59x = 906.05 × 376.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.59x = 341,363.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,363.40/656.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.91

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