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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.56, 907.96 and 540.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.56, 907.96 and 540.10 is: 744.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.56 : 907.96 = 540.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.56/907.96 = 540.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.56x = 907.96 × 540.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.56x = 490,381.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,381.96/658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.63

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