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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.88, 906.50 and 394.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.88, 906.50 and 394.84 is: 544.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.88 : 906.50 = 394.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.88/906.50 = 394.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.88x = 906.50 × 394.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.88x = 357,922.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,922.46/656.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.88

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