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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.62, 907.56 and 612.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.62, 907.56 and 612.48 is: 843.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.62 : 907.56 = 612.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.62/907.56 = 612.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.62x = 907.56 × 612.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.62x = 555,862.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,862.35/658.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.98

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