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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.43, 908.75 and 500.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.43, 908.75 and 500.81 is: 691.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.43 : 908.75 = 500.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.43/908.75 = 500.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.43x = 908.75 × 500.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.43x = 455,110.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,110.86/658.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.20

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