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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.40, 908.26 and 611.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.40, 908.26 and 611.50 is: 843.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.40 : 908.26 = 611.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.40/908.26 = 611.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.40x = 908.26 × 611.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.40x = 555,402.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,402.33/658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.56

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