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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.26, 908.82 and 483.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.26, 908.82 and 483.30 is: 667.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.26 : 908.82 = 483.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.26/908.82 = 483.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.26x = 908.82 × 483.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.26x = 439,232.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,232.71/658.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.26

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