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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.64, 907.67 and 471.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.64, 907.67 and 471.81 is: 650.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.64 : 907.67 = 471.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.64/907.67 = 471.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.64x = 907.67 × 471.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.64x = 428,245.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,245.42/658.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.20

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