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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.44, 909.09 and 510.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.44, 909.09 and 510.84 is: 705.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.44 : 909.09 = 510.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.44/909.09 = 510.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.44x = 909.09 × 510.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.44x = 464,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,399.54/658.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.30

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