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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.70, 906.26 and 361.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.70, 906.26 and 361.97 is: 499.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.70 : 906.26 = 361.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.70/906.26 = 361.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.70x = 906.26 × 361.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.70x = 328,032.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,032.59/656.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.52

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