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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.92, 908 and 425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.92, 908 and 425.12 is: 586.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.92 : 908 = 425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.92/908 = 425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.92x = 908 × 425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.92x = 386,008.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,008.96/657.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.71

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