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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.43, 908.82 and 461.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.43, 908.82 and 461.99 is: 637.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.43 : 908.82 = 461.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.43/908.82 = 461.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.43x = 908.82 × 461.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.43x = 419,858.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,858.90/658.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.67

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