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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.24, 906.99 and 358.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.24, 906.99 and 358.49 is: 494.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.24 : 906.99 = 358.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.24/906.99 = 358.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.24x = 906.99 × 358.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.24x = 325,142.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,142.31/657.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.71

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