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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.80, 909.32 and 422.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.80, 909.32 and 422.91 is: 583.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.80 : 909.32 = 422.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.80/909.32 = 422.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.80x = 909.32 × 422.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.80x = 384,558.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,558.41/658.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.73

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