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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.79, 909.31 and 379.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.79, 909.31 and 379.05 is: 523.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.79 : 909.31 = 379.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.79/909.31 = 379.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.79x = 909.31 × 379.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.79x = 344,673.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,673.96/658.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.19

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