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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.45, 907.57 and 471.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.45, 907.57 and 471.64 is: 650.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.45 : 907.57 = 471.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.45/907.57 = 471.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.45x = 907.57 × 471.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.45x = 428,046.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,046.31/658.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.08

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