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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.32, 907.38 and 460.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.32, 907.38 and 460.68 is: 634.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.32 : 907.38 = 460.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.32/907.38 = 460.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.32x = 907.38 × 460.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.32x = 418,011.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,011.82/658.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.97

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