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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.12, 907.48 and 558.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.12, 907.48 and 558.16 is: 769.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.12 : 907.48 = 558.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.12/907.48 = 558.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.12x = 907.48 × 558.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.12x = 506,519.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,519.04/658.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.65

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