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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.04, 984.64 and 397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.04, 984.64 and 397.08 is: 594.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.04 : 984.64 = 397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.04/984.64 = 397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.04x = 984.64 × 397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.04x = 390,980.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,980.85/658.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.16

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