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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.89, 905.43 and 466.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.89, 905.43 and 466.97 is: 644.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.89 : 905.43 = 466.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.89/905.43 = 466.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.89x = 905.43 × 466.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.89x = 422,804.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,804.12/655.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.63

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