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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.16, 905.20 and 449.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.16, 905.20 and 449.44 is: 620.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.16 : 905.20 = 449.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.16/905.20 = 449.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.16x = 905.20 × 449.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.16x = 406,833.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,833.09/656.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.02

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