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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.68, 906.08 and 499.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.68, 906.08 and 499.28 is: 688.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.68 : 906.08 = 499.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.68/906.08 = 499.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.68x = 906.08 × 499.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.68x = 452,387.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,387.62/656.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.90

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