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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.97, 908.85 and 425.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.97, 908.85 and 425.69 is: 587.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.97 : 908.85 = 425.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.97/908.85 = 425.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.97x = 908.85 × 425.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.97x = 386,883.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,883.81/658.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.11

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