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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.42, 908.26 and 448.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.42, 908.26 and 448.58 is: 618.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.42 : 908.26 = 448.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.42/908.26 = 448.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.42x = 908.26 × 448.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.42x = 407,427.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,427.27/658.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.80

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