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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.68, 906.30 and 447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.68, 906.30 and 447.16 is: 617.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.68 : 906.30 = 447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.68/906.30 = 447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.68x = 906.30 × 447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.68x = 405,261.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,261.11/656.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.14

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