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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.05, 905.34 and 488.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.05, 905.34 and 488.75 is: 674.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.05 : 905.34 = 488.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.05/905.34 = 488.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.05x = 905.34 × 488.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.05x = 442,487.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,487.32/656.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.47

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