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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.45, 906.19 and 470.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.45, 906.19 and 470.64 is: 648.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.45 : 906.19 = 470.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.45/906.19 = 470.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.45x = 906.19 × 470.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.45x = 426,491.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,491.48/657.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.71

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