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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.48, 908.54 and 378.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.48, 908.54 and 378.80 is: 522.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.48 : 908.54 = 378.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.48/908.54 = 378.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.48x = 908.54 × 378.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.48x = 344,150.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,150.41/658.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.64

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