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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.99, 906.59 and 362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.99, 906.59 and 362.25 is: 499.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.99 : 906.59 = 362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.99/906.59 = 362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.99x = 906.59 × 362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.99x = 328,410.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,410.42/656.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.88

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