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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.54, 907.47 and 598.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.54, 907.47 and 598.41 is: 825.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.54 : 907.47 = 598.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.54/907.47 = 598.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.54x = 907.47 × 598.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.54x = 543,039.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,039.12/657.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.86

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