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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.52, 903.63 and 459.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.52, 903.63 and 459.69 is: 632.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.52 : 903.63 = 459.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.52/903.63 = 459.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.52x = 903.63 × 459.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.52x = 415,391.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,391.80/656.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.72

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