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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.71, 909.27 and 462.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.71, 909.27 and 462.42 is: 638.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.71 : 909.27 = 462.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.71/909.27 = 462.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.71x = 909.27 × 462.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.71x = 420,464.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,464.63/658.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.32

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