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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.25, 908.42 and 378.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.25, 908.42 and 378.48 is: 522.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.25 : 908.42 = 378.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.25/908.42 = 378.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.25x = 908.42 × 378.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.25x = 343,818.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,818.80/658.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.33

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