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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.71, 908.94 and 483.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.71, 908.94 and 483.75 is: 667.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.71 : 908.94 = 483.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.71/908.94 = 483.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.71x = 908.94 × 483.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.71x = 439,699.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,699.73/658.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.52

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