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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.48, 907.71 and 462.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.48, 907.71 and 462.65 is: 636.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.48 : 907.71 = 462.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.48/907.71 = 462.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.48x = 907.71 × 462.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.48x = 419,945.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,945.76/659.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.79

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