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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.17, 907.43 and 539.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.17, 907.43 and 539.71 is: 744.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.17 : 907.43 = 539.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.17/907.43 = 539.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.17x = 907.43 × 539.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.17x = 489,749.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,749.05/658.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.11

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