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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.21, 908.25 and 483.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.21, 908.25 and 483.25 is: 666.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.21 : 908.25 = 483.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.21/908.25 = 483.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.21x = 908.25 × 483.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.21x = 438,911.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,911.81/658.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.83

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