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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.65, 908.11 and 422.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.65, 908.11 and 422.21 is: 582.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.65 : 908.11 = 422.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.65/908.11 = 422.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.65x = 908.11 × 422.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.65x = 383,408.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,408.58/658.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.12

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