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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.20, 908.40 and 378.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.20, 908.40 and 378.46 is: 522.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.20 : 908.40 = 378.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.20/908.40 = 378.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.20x = 908.40 × 378.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.20x = 343,793.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,793.06/658.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.32

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