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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.75, 908.67 and 528.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.75, 908.67 and 528.07 is: 728.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.75 : 908.67 = 528.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.75/908.67 = 528.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.75x = 908.67 × 528.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.75x = 479,841.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,841.37/658.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.41

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