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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.26, 906.78 and 510.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.26, 906.78 and 510.63 is: 703.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.26 : 906.78 = 510.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.26/906.78 = 510.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.26x = 906.78 × 510.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.26x = 463,029.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,029.07/658.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.41

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