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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.93, 909.20 and 422.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.93, 909.20 and 422.92 is: 583.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.93 : 909.20 = 422.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.93/909.20 = 422.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.93x = 909.20 × 422.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.93x = 384,512.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,512.20/658.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.54

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