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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.65, 908.77 and 446.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.65, 908.77 and 446.35 is: 615.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.65 : 908.77 = 446.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.65/908.77 = 446.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.65x = 908.77 × 446.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.65x = 405,629.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,629.49/658.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.85

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