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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.14, 908.28 and 461.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.14, 908.28 and 461.70 is: 637.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.14 : 908.28 = 461.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.14/908.28 = 461.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.14x = 908.28 × 461.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.14x = 419,352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,352.88/658.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.18

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