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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.80, 905.46 and 657.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.80, 905.46 and 657.80 is: 905.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.80 : 905.46 = 657.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.80/905.46 = 657.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.80x = 905.46 × 657.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.80x = 595,611.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,611.59/657.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.46

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