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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.35, 908.17 and 448.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.35, 908.17 and 448.54 is: 618.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.35 : 908.17 = 448.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.35/908.17 = 448.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.35x = 908.17 × 448.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.35x = 407,347.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,347.18/658.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.74

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