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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.55, 908.33 and 422.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.55, 908.33 and 422.51 is: 582.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.55 : 908.33 = 422.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.55/908.33 = 422.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.55x = 908.33 × 422.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.55x = 383,771.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,771.85/658.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.76

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