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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.62, 907.84 and 515.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.62, 907.84 and 515.58 is: 711.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.62 : 907.84 = 515.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.62/907.84 = 515.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.62x = 907.84 × 515.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.62x = 468,061.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,061.58/657.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.75

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