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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.44, 971.94 and 658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.44, 971.94 and 658 is: 907.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.44 : 971.94 = 658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.44/971.94 = 658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.44x = 971.94 × 658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.44x = 639,536.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,536.52/704.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.87

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