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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.62, 908.82 and 378.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.62, 908.82 and 378.80 is: 522.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.62 : 908.82 = 378.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.62/908.82 = 378.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.62x = 908.82 × 378.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.62x = 344,261.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,261.02/658.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.70

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