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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.59, 906.12 and 361.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.59, 906.12 and 361.91 is: 499.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.59 : 906.12 = 361.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.59/906.12 = 361.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.59x = 906.12 × 361.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.59x = 327,933.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,933.89/656.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.45

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