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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.09, 908.23 and 492.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.09, 908.23 and 492.02 is: 679.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.09 : 908.23 = 492.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.09/908.23 = 492.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.09x = 908.23 × 492.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.09x = 446,867.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,867.32/658.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.04

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