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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.20, 907.57 and 492.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.20, 907.57 and 492.14 is: 678.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.20 : 907.57 = 492.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.20/907.57 = 492.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.20x = 907.57 × 492.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.20x = 446,654.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,654.38/658.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.60

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