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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.40, 907.44 and 461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.40, 907.44 and 461.28 is: 635.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.40 : 907.44 = 461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.40/907.44 = 461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.40x = 907.44 × 461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.40x = 418,583.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,583.92/658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.76

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