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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.80, 908.82 and 511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.80, 908.82 and 511.92 is: 706.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.80 : 908.82 = 511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.80/908.82 = 511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.80x = 908.82 × 511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.80x = 465,243.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,243.13/658.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.20

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