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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.09, 909.60 and 578.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.09, 909.60 and 578.82 is: 800.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.09 : 909.60 = 578.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.09/909.60 = 578.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.09x = 909.60 × 578.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.09x = 526,494.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,494.67/658.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.03

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