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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.46, 905.67 and 457.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.46, 905.67 and 457.41 is: 631.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.46 : 905.67 = 457.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.46/905.67 = 457.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.46x = 905.67 × 457.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.46x = 414,262.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,262.51/656.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.06

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