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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.67, 908.46 and 459.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.67, 908.46 and 459.50 is: 633.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.67 : 908.46 = 459.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.67/908.46 = 459.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.67x = 908.46 × 459.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.67x = 417,432.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,432.83/658.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.76

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