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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.14, 906.66 and 469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.14, 906.66 and 469.32 is: 648.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.14 : 906.66 = 469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.14/906.66 = 469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.14x = 906.66 × 469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.14x = 425,513.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,513.67/656.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.51

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