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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.08, 910.64 and 459.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.08, 910.64 and 459.64 is: 635.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.08 : 910.64 = 459.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.08/910.64 = 459.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.08x = 910.64 × 459.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.08x = 418,566.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,566.57/659.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.08

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