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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.96, 909.02 and 612.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.96, 909.02 and 612.07 is: 844.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.96 : 909.02 = 612.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.96/909.02 = 612.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.96x = 909.02 × 612.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.96x = 556,383.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,383.13/658.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.34

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