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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.44, 908.66 and 425.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.44, 908.66 and 425.96 is: 587.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.44 : 908.66 = 425.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.44/908.66 = 425.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.44x = 908.66 × 425.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.44x = 387,052.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,052.81/658.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.83

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