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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.09, 908.82 and 471.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.09, 908.82 and 471.99 is: 651.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.09 : 908.82 = 471.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.09/908.82 = 471.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.09x = 908.82 × 471.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.09x = 428,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,957.36/658.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.82

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