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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.22, 907.82 and 424.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.22, 907.82 and 424.94 is: 586.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.22 : 907.82 = 424.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.22/907.82 = 424.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.22x = 907.82 × 424.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.22x = 385,762.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,762.37/658.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.07

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