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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.68, 909.06 and 425.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.68, 909.06 and 425.64 is: 587.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.68 : 909.06 = 425.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.68/909.06 = 425.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.68x = 909.06 × 425.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.68x = 386,932.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,932.30/658.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.44

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