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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.62, 908.67 and 382.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.62, 908.67 and 382.62 is: 527.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.62 : 908.67 = 382.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.62/908.67 = 382.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.62x = 908.67 × 382.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.62x = 347,675.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,675.32/658.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.88

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