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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.62, 909.83 and 599.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.62, 909.83 and 599.51 is: 828.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.62 : 909.83 = 599.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.62/909.83 = 599.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.62x = 909.83 × 599.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.62x = 545,444.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,444.64/658.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.16

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