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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.59, 907.45 and 358.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.59, 907.45 and 358.84 is: 495.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.59 : 907.45 = 358.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.59/907.45 = 358.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.59x = 907.45 × 358.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.59x = 325,629.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,629.36/657.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.19

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