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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.52, 985.19 and 445.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.52, 985.19 and 445.92 is: 669.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.52 : 985.19 = 445.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.52/985.19 = 445.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.52x = 985.19 × 445.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.52x = 439,313.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,313.70/656.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.16

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