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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.16, 907.74 and 657

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.16, 907.74 and 657 is: 904.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.16 : 907.74 = 657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.16/907.74 = 657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.16x = 907.74 × 657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.16x = 596,385.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,385.18/659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.77

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