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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.26, 908.36 and 430.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.26, 908.36 and 430.76 is: 594.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.26 : 908.36 = 430.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.26/908.36 = 430.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.26x = 908.36 × 430.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.26x = 391,285.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,285.15/658.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.42

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