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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.68, 905.82 and 394.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.68, 905.82 and 394.48 is: 544.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.68 : 905.82 = 394.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.68/905.82 = 394.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.68x = 905.82 × 394.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.68x = 357,327.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,327.87/656.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.14

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