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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.12, 907.80 and 533.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.12, 907.80 and 533.80 is: 736.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.12 : 907.80 = 533.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.12/907.80 = 533.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.12x = 907.80 × 533.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.12x = 484,583.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,583.64/658.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.32

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