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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.69, 906.30 and 361.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.69, 906.30 and 361.98 is: 499.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.69 : 906.30 = 361.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.69/906.30 = 361.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.69x = 906.30 × 361.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.69x = 328,062.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,062.47/656.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.57

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