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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.47, 908.69 and 363.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.47, 908.69 and 363.73 is: 501.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.47 : 908.69 = 363.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.47/908.69 = 363.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.47x = 908.69 × 363.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.47x = 330,517.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,517.81/658.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.95

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