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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.20, 905.06 and 469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.20, 905.06 and 469.32 is: 647.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.20 : 905.06 = 469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.20/905.06 = 469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.20x = 905.06 × 469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.20x = 424,762.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,762.76/656.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.31

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