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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.61, 907.55 and 461.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.61, 907.55 and 461.05 is: 636.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.61 : 907.55 = 461.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.61/907.55 = 461.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.61x = 907.55 × 461.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.61x = 418,425.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,425.93/657.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.28

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