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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.32, 904.88 and 469.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.32, 904.88 and 469.48 is: 647.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.32 : 904.88 = 469.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.32/904.88 = 469.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.32x = 904.88 × 469.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.32x = 424,823.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,823.06/656.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.28

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