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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.88, 909.87 and 462.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.88, 909.87 and 462.86 is: 639.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.88 : 909.87 = 462.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.88/909.87 = 462.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.88x = 909.87 × 462.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.88x = 421,142.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,142.43/658.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.18

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