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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658, 909.48 and 591.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658, 909.48 and 591.76 is: 817.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658 : 909.48 = 591.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658/909.48 = 591.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658x = 909.48 × 591.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658x = 538,193.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,193.88/658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.92

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