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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.97, 908.93 and 422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.97, 908.93 and 422.52 is: 582.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.97 : 908.93 = 422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.97/908.93 = 422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.97x = 908.93 × 422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.97x = 384,038.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,038.99/658.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.79

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