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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.21, 907.92 and 517.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.21, 907.92 and 517.35 is: 714.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.21 : 907.92 = 517.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.21/907.92 = 517.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.21x = 907.92 × 517.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.21x = 469,712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,712.41/657.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.71

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