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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.54, 908.83 and 382.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.54, 908.83 and 382.54 is: 527.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.54 : 908.83 = 382.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.54/908.83 = 382.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.54x = 908.83 × 382.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.54x = 347,663.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,663.83/658.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.93

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