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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.15, 905.49 and 446.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.15, 905.49 and 446.96 is: 615.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.15 : 905.49 = 446.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.15/905.49 = 446.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.15x = 905.49 × 446.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.15x = 404,717.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,717.51/657.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.87

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