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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.64, 906.21 and 394.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.64, 906.21 and 394.65 is: 544.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.64 : 906.21 = 394.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.64/906.21 = 394.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.64x = 906.21 × 394.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.64x = 357,635.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,635.78/656.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.65

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