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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.76, 908.28 and 534.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.76, 908.28 and 534.83 is: 737.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.76 : 908.28 = 534.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.76/908.28 = 534.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.76x = 908.28 × 534.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.76x = 485,770.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,770.85/658.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.41

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