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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.36, 909.03 and 519.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.36, 909.03 and 519.16 is: 716.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.36 : 909.03 = 519.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.36/909.03 = 519.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.36x = 909.03 × 519.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.36x = 471,932.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,932.01/658.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.83

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