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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.10, 908.17 and 359.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.10, 908.17 and 359.35 is: 495.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.10 : 908.17 = 359.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.10/908.17 = 359.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.10x = 908.17 × 359.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.10x = 326,347.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,347.72/658.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.89

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