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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.07, 907.96 and 418.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.07, 907.96 and 418.87 is: 577.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.07 : 907.96 = 418.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.07/907.96 = 418.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.07x = 907.96 × 418.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.07x = 380,318.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,318.08/658.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.93

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