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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.46, 907.68 and 552.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.46, 907.68 and 552.75 is: 761.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.46 : 907.68 = 552.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.46/907.68 = 552.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.46x = 907.68 × 552.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.46x = 501,720.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,720.12/658.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.97

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