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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.18, 907.80 and 459.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.18, 907.80 and 459.01 is: 633.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.18 : 907.80 = 459.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.18/907.80 = 459.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.18x = 907.80 × 459.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.18x = 416,689.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,689.28/658.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.09

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