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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.59, 904.85 and 469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.59, 904.85 and 469.76 is: 647.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.59 : 904.85 = 469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.59/904.85 = 469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.59x = 904.85 × 469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.59x = 425,060.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,060.07/656.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.37

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