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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.45, 908.34 and 459.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.45, 908.34 and 459.93 is: 633.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.45 : 908.34 = 459.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.45/908.34 = 459.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.45x = 908.34 × 459.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.45x = 417,772.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,772.82/659.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.51

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