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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.23, 907.74 and 448.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.23, 907.74 and 448.71 is: 618.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.23 : 907.74 = 448.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.23/907.74 = 448.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.23x = 907.74 × 448.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.23x = 407,308.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,308.61/658.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.80

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