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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.43, 908.51 and 422.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.43, 908.51 and 422.42 is: 582.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.43 : 908.51 = 422.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.43/908.51 = 422.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.43x = 908.51 × 422.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.43x = 383,766.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,766.14/658.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.85

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