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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.33, 908.06 and 461.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.33, 908.06 and 461.50 is: 636.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.33 : 908.06 = 461.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.33/908.06 = 461.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.33x = 908.06 × 461.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.33x = 419,067.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,067.71/658.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.56

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