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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.18, 907.29 and 447.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.18, 907.29 and 447.94 is: 617.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.18 : 907.29 = 447.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.18/907.29 = 447.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.18x = 907.29 × 447.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.18x = 406,411.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,411.48/658.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.48

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