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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.54, 908.47 and 422.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.54, 908.47 and 422.37 is: 582.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.54 : 908.47 = 422.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.54/908.47 = 422.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.54x = 908.47 × 422.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.54x = 383,710.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,710.47/658.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.67

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