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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.53, 907.34 and 533.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.53, 907.34 and 533.79 is: 735.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.53 : 907.34 = 533.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.53/907.34 = 533.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.53x = 907.34 × 533.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.53x = 484,326.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,326.35/658.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.47

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