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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.13, 907.81 and 527.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.13, 907.81 and 527.45 is: 727.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.13 : 907.81 = 527.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.13/907.81 = 527.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.13x = 907.81 × 527.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.13x = 478,818.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,818.53/658.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.55

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