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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.24, 907.68 and 511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.24, 907.68 and 511.04 is: 704.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.24 : 907.68 = 511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.24/907.68 = 511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.24x = 907.68 × 511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.24x = 463,860.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,860.79/658.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.70

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