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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.40, 908.30 and 422.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.40, 908.30 and 422.27 is: 582.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.40 : 908.30 = 422.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.40/908.30 = 422.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.40x = 908.30 × 422.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.40x = 383,544.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,544.36/658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.54

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