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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.10, 907.02 and 627.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.10, 907.02 and 627.32 is: 864.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.10 : 907.02 = 627.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.10/907.02 = 627.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.10x = 907.02 × 627.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.10x = 568,991.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,991.79/658.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.60

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