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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.74, 908.78 and 422.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.74, 908.78 and 422.27 is: 582.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.74 : 908.78 = 422.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.74/908.78 = 422.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.74x = 908.78 × 422.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.74x = 383,743.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,743.88/658.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.54

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