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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.82, 908.56 and 606.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.82, 908.56 and 606.47 is: 836.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.82 : 908.56 = 606.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.82/908.56 = 606.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.82x = 908.56 × 606.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.82x = 551,015.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,015.14/658.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.37

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