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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.59, 906.05 and 361.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.59, 906.05 and 361.84 is: 499.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.59 : 906.05 = 361.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.59/906.05 = 361.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.59x = 906.05 × 361.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.59x = 327,843.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,843.77/656.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.31

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