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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.79, 905.63 and 447.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.79, 905.63 and 447.09 is: 616.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.79 : 905.63 = 447.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.79/905.63 = 447.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.79x = 905.63 × 447.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.79x = 404,895.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,895.00/656.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.47

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