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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.18, 904.76 and 469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.18, 904.76 and 469.60 is: 647.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.18 : 904.76 = 469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.18/904.76 = 469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.18x = 904.76 × 469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.18x = 424,871.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,871.79/656.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.50

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