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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.50, 908.82 and 425.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.50, 908.82 and 425.58 is: 587.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.50 : 908.82 = 425.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.50/908.82 = 425.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.50x = 908.82 × 425.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.50x = 386,775.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,775.62/658.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.36

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