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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.51, 907.36 and 448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.51, 907.36 and 448.32 is: 617.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.51 : 907.36 = 448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.51/907.36 = 448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.51x = 907.36 × 448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.51x = 406,784.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,784.79/658.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.73

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