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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.09, 906.77 and 358.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.09, 906.77 and 358.34 is: 494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.09 : 906.77 = 358.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.09/906.77 = 358.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.09x = 906.77 × 358.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.09x = 324,925.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,925.64/657.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.49

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