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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.24, 905.88 and 449.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.24, 905.88 and 449.36 is: 620.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.24 : 905.88 = 449.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.24/905.88 = 449.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.24x = 905.88 × 449.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.24x = 407,066.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,066.24/656.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.30

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