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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.11, 908.24 and 461.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.11, 908.24 and 461.55 is: 636.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.11 : 908.24 = 461.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.11/908.24 = 461.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.11x = 908.24 × 461.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.11x = 419,195.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,195.86/658.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.97

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