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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.77, 908.82 and 422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.77, 908.82 and 422.64 is: 583.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.77 : 908.82 = 422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.77/908.82 = 422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.77x = 908.82 × 422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.77x = 384,103.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,103.68/658.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.06

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