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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.14, 908.52 and 616.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.14, 908.52 and 616.68 is: 851.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.14 : 908.52 = 616.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.14/908.52 = 616.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.14x = 908.52 × 616.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.14x = 560,266.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,266.11/658.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.29

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