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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.91, 904.23 and 458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.91, 904.23 and 458.08 is: 632.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.91 : 904.23 = 458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.91/904.23 = 458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.91x = 904.23 × 458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.91x = 414,209.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,209.68/654.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.47

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