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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.97, 906.62 and 362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.97, 906.62 and 362.24 is: 499.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.97 : 906.62 = 362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.97/906.62 = 362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.97x = 906.62 × 362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.97x = 328,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,409.50/656.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.89

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