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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.79, 909.14 and 426.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.79, 909.14 and 426.32 is: 588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.79 : 909.14 = 426.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.79/909.14 = 426.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.79x = 909.14 × 426.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.79x = 387,577.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,577.89/658.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.32

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