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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.49, 908.42 and 378.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.49, 908.42 and 378.63 is: 522.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.49 : 908.42 = 378.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.49/908.42 = 378.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.49x = 908.42 × 378.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.49x = 343,953.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,953.17/658.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.34

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