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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.46, 908.44 and 422.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.46, 908.44 and 422.46 is: 582.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.46 : 908.44 = 422.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.46/908.44 = 422.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.46x = 908.44 × 422.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.46x = 383,778.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,778.51/658.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.84

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