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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.39, 907.94 and 508.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.39, 907.94 and 508.77 is: 701.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.39 : 907.94 = 508.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.39/907.94 = 508.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.39x = 907.94 × 508.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.39x = 461,937.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,937.31/658.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.62

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