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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.02, 906.63 and 492.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.02, 906.63 and 492.18 is: 678.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.02 : 906.63 = 492.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.02/906.63 = 492.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.02x = 906.63 × 492.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.02x = 446,225.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,225.15/658.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.13

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