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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.24, 908.85 and 462.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.24, 908.85 and 462.02 is: 637.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.24 : 908.85 = 462.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.24/908.85 = 462.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.24x = 908.85 × 462.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.24x = 419,904.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,904.07/658.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.92

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