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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.08, 908.24 and 500.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.08, 908.24 and 500.94 is: 691.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.08 : 908.24 = 500.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.08/908.24 = 500.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.08x = 908.24 × 500.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.08x = 454,973.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,973.75/658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.37

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