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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.79, 985.46 and 364.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.79, 985.46 and 364.25 is: 546.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.79 : 985.46 = 364.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.79/985.46 = 364.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.79x = 985.46 × 364.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.79x = 358,947.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,947.06/656.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.52

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