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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.98, 909.46 and 364.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.98, 909.46 and 364.35 is: 502.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.98 : 909.46 = 364.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.98/909.46 = 364.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.98x = 909.46 × 364.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.98x = 331,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,355.38/658.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.83

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