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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.02, 907.79 and 421.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.02, 907.79 and 421.89 is: 582.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.02 : 907.79 = 421.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.02/907.79 = 421.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.02x = 907.79 × 421.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.02x = 382,985.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,985.41/658.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.03

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