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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.69, 906.20 and 361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.69, 906.20 and 361.96 is: 499.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.69 : 906.20 = 361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.69/906.20 = 361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.69x = 906.20 × 361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.69x = 328,009.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,009.17/656.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.49

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