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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.35, 906.39 and 518.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.35, 906.39 and 518.22 is: 713.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.35 : 906.39 = 518.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.35/906.39 = 518.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.35x = 906.39 × 518.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.35x = 469,709.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,709.43/658.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.46

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