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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.66, 908.88 and 459.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.66, 908.88 and 459.92 is: 634.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.66 : 908.88 = 459.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.66/908.88 = 459.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.66x = 908.88 × 459.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.66x = 418,011.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,011.37/658.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.64

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