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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.29, 908.33 and 484.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.29, 908.33 and 484.05 is: 667.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.29 : 908.33 = 484.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.29/908.33 = 484.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.29x = 908.33 × 484.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.29x = 439,674.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,674.72/658.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.90

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