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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.63, 906.15 and 361.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.63, 906.15 and 361.90 is: 499.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.63 : 906.15 = 361.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.63/906.15 = 361.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.63x = 906.15 × 361.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.63x = 327,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,934.78/656.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.42

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