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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658, 908.42 and 503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658, 908.42 and 503.04 is: 694.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658 : 908.42 = 503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658/908.42 = 503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658x = 908.42 × 503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658x = 456,971.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,971.60/658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.49

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