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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.70, 905.67 and 482.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.70, 905.67 and 482.46 is: 665.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.70 : 905.67 = 482.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.70/905.67 = 482.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.70x = 905.67 × 482.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.70x = 436,949.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,949.55/656.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.37

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