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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.02, 908.46 and 458.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.02, 908.46 and 458.77 is: 633.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.02 : 908.46 = 458.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.02/908.46 = 458.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.02x = 908.46 × 458.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.02x = 416,774.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,774.19/658.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.38

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