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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.17, 907.74 and 447.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.17, 907.74 and 447.99 is: 617.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.17 : 907.74 = 447.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.17/907.74 = 447.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.17x = 907.74 × 447.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.17x = 406,658.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,658.44/658.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.86

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