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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.05, 985.94 and 626.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.05, 985.94 and 626.01 is: 937.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.05 : 985.94 = 626.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.05/985.94 = 626.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.05x = 985.94 × 626.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.05x = 617,205.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,205.17/658.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.93

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