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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.53, 905.85 and 446.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.53, 905.85 and 446.33 is: 615.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.53 : 905.85 = 446.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.53/905.85 = 446.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.53x = 905.85 × 446.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.53x = 404,310.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,310.30/656.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.83

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