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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.78, 906.35 and 362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.78, 906.35 and 362.04 is: 499.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.78 : 906.35 = 362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.78/906.35 = 362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.78x = 906.35 × 362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.78x = 328,133.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,133.14/656.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.61

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