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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.80, 909.27 and 419.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.80, 909.27 and 419.37 is: 578.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.80 : 909.27 = 419.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.80/909.27 = 419.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.80x = 909.27 × 419.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.80x = 381,320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,320.56/658.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.81

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