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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.32, 905.40 and 539.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.32, 905.40 and 539.40 is: 741.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.32 : 905.40 = 539.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.32/905.40 = 539.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.32x = 905.40 × 539.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.32x = 488,372.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,372.76/658.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.85

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