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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658, 908.22 and 448.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658, 908.22 and 448.48 is: 619.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658 : 908.22 = 448.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658/908.22 = 448.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658x = 908.22 × 448.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658x = 407,318.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,318.51/658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.03

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