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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.24, 908.64 and 451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.24, 908.64 and 451.36 is: 623.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.24 : 908.64 = 451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.24/908.64 = 451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.24x = 908.64 × 451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.24x = 410,123.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,123.75/658.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.06

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