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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.27, 907.45 and 518.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.27, 907.45 and 518.12 is: 714.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.27 : 907.45 = 518.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.27/907.45 = 518.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.27x = 907.45 × 518.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.27x = 470,167.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,167.99/658.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.25

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