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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.62, 905.68 and 446.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.62, 905.68 and 446.68 is: 616.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.62 : 905.68 = 446.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.62/905.68 = 446.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.62x = 905.68 × 446.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.62x = 404,549.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,549.14/656.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.11

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