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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.04, 907.97 and 374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.04, 907.97 and 374.46 is: 516.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.04 : 907.97 = 374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.04/907.97 = 374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.04x = 907.97 × 374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.04x = 339,996.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,996.57/658.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.68

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