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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.63, 908.91 and 425.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.63, 908.91 and 425.75 is: 587.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.63 : 908.91 = 425.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.63/908.91 = 425.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.63x = 908.91 × 425.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.63x = 386,966.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,966.30/658.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.54

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