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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.28, 908.76 and 462.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.28, 908.76 and 462.42 is: 637.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.28 : 908.76 = 462.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.28/908.76 = 462.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.28x = 908.76 × 462.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.28x = 420,228.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,228.80/659.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.41

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