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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.71, 906.26 and 394.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.71, 906.26 and 394.73 is: 544.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.71 : 906.26 = 394.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.71/906.26 = 394.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.71x = 906.26 × 394.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.71x = 357,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,729.00/656.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.73

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