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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.85, 909.53 and 463.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.85, 909.53 and 463.39 is: 639.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.85 : 909.53 = 463.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.85/909.53 = 463.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.85x = 909.53 × 463.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.85x = 421,467.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,467.11/658.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.70

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