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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.82, 906.98 and 447.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.82, 906.98 and 447.78 is: 618.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.82 : 906.98 = 447.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.82/906.98 = 447.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.82x = 906.98 × 447.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.82x = 406,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,127.50/656.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.32

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