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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.64, 906.03 and 376.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.64, 906.03 and 376.79 is: 519.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.64 : 906.03 = 376.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.64/906.03 = 376.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.64x = 906.03 × 376.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.64x = 341,378.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,378.51/656.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.89

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