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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.08, 907.21 and 517.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.08, 907.21 and 517.96 is: 714.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.08 : 907.21 = 517.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.08/907.21 = 517.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.08x = 907.21 × 517.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.08x = 469,898.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,898.49/658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.04

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