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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.03, 906.63 and 362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.03, 906.63 and 362.30 is: 499.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.03 : 906.63 = 362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.03/906.63 = 362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.03x = 906.63 × 362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.03x = 328,467.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,467.52/657.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.93

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