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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.83, 906.41 and 362.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.83, 906.41 and 362.10 is: 499.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.83 : 906.41 = 362.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.83/906.41 = 362.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.83x = 906.41 × 362.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.83x = 328,211.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,211.06/656.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.69

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