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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.01, 905.34 and 446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.01, 905.34 and 446.60 is: 616.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.01 : 905.34 = 446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.01/905.34 = 446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.01x = 905.34 × 446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.01x = 404,320.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,320.32/656.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.33

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