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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.23, 908.65 and 459.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.23, 908.65 and 459.37 is: 634.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.23 : 908.65 = 459.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.23/908.65 = 459.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.23x = 908.65 × 459.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.23x = 417,408.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,408.26/658.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.14

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