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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.10, 907.11 and 461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.10, 907.11 and 461.64 is: 637.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.10 : 907.11 = 461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.10/907.11 = 461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.10x = 907.11 × 461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.10x = 418,758.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,758.26/657.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.28

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