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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.40, 907.68 and 580.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.40, 907.68 and 580.64 is: 800.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.40 : 907.68 = 580.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.40/907.68 = 580.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.40x = 907.68 × 580.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.40x = 527,035.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,035.32/658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.48

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