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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.79, 906.44 and 597.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.79, 906.44 and 597.66 is: 824.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.79 : 906.44 = 597.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.79/906.44 = 597.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.79x = 906.44 × 597.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.79x = 541,739.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,739.94/656.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.83

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