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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.50, 909.21 and 484.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.50, 909.21 and 484.10 is: 668.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.50 : 909.21 = 484.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.50/909.21 = 484.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.50x = 909.21 × 484.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.50x = 440,148.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,148.56/658.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.41

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