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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.44, 907.32 and 447.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.44, 907.32 and 447.68 is: 617.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.44 : 907.32 = 447.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.44/907.32 = 447.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.44x = 907.32 × 447.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.44x = 406,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,189.02/657.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.83

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