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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.56, 908.64 and 425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.56, 908.64 and 425.88 is: 587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.56 : 908.64 = 425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.56/908.64 = 425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.56x = 908.64 × 425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.56x = 386,971.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,971.60/658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.60

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