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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.67, 908.83 and 492.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.67, 908.83 and 492.52 is: 679.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.67 : 908.83 = 492.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.67/908.83 = 492.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.67x = 908.83 × 492.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.67x = 447,616.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,616.95/658.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.58

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