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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658, 908.52 and 483.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658, 908.52 and 483.60 is: 667.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658 : 908.52 = 483.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658/908.52 = 483.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658x = 908.52 × 483.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658x = 439,360.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,360.27/658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.72

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