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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.09, 905.51 and 446.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.09, 905.51 and 446.12 is: 615.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.09 : 905.51 = 446.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.09/905.51 = 446.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.09x = 905.51 × 446.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.09x = 403,965.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,965.27/656.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.72

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