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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.24, 908.08 and 425.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.24, 908.08 and 425.48 is: 586.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.24 : 908.08 = 425.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.24/908.08 = 425.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.24x = 908.08 × 425.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.24x = 386,369.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,369.88/658.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.97

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