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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.90, 906.60 and 644.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.90, 906.60 and 644.32 is: 886.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.90 : 906.60 = 644.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.90/906.60 = 644.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.90x = 906.60 × 644.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.90x = 584,140.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,140.51/658.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.54

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