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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.34, 908.58 and 492.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.34, 908.58 and 492.27 is: 679.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.34 : 908.58 = 492.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.34/908.58 = 492.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.34x = 908.58 × 492.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.34x = 447,266.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,266.68/658.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.39

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