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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.54, 980.82 and 584.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.54, 980.82 and 584.64 is: 872.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.54 : 980.82 = 584.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.54/980.82 = 584.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.54x = 980.82 × 584.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.54x = 573,426.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,426.60/657.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.08

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