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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.06, 908.03 and 640.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.06, 908.03 and 640.34 is: 883.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.06 : 908.03 = 640.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.06/908.03 = 640.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.06x = 908.03 × 640.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.06x = 581,447.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,447.93/658.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.58

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