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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.64, 907.83 and 461.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.64, 907.83 and 461.88 is: 637.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.64 : 907.83 = 461.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.64/907.83 = 461.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.64x = 907.83 × 461.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.64x = 419,308.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,308.52/657.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.60

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