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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.29, 908.80 and 481.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.29, 908.80 and 481.07 is: 664.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.29 : 908.80 = 481.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.29/908.80 = 481.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.29x = 908.80 × 481.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.29x = 437,197.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,197.49/658.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.14

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