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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.68, 909 and 451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.68, 909 and 451.68 is: 623.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.68 : 909 = 451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.68/909 = 451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.68x = 909 × 451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.68x = 410,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,577.12/658.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.33

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