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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.90, 909.26 and 422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.90, 909.26 and 422.52 is: 583.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.90 : 909.26 = 422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.90/909.26 = 422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.90x = 909.26 × 422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.90x = 384,180.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,180.54/658.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.06

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