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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.17, 908.31 and 378.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.17, 908.31 and 378.48 is: 522.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.17 : 908.31 = 378.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.17/908.31 = 378.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.17x = 908.31 × 378.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.17x = 343,777.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,777.17/658.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.32

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