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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.22, 906.74 and 469.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.22, 906.74 and 469.38 is: 648.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.22 : 906.74 = 469.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.22/906.74 = 469.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.22x = 906.74 × 469.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.22x = 425,603.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,603.27/656.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.57

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