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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.95, 906.59 and 362.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.95, 906.59 and 362.27 is: 499.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.95 : 906.59 = 362.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.95/906.59 = 362.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.95x = 906.59 × 362.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.95x = 328,426.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,426.73/656.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.93

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