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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.08, 985.20 and 633.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.08, 985.20 and 633.12 is: 947.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.08 : 985.20 = 633.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.08/985.20 = 633.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.08x = 985.20 × 633.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.08x = 623,749.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,749.82/658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.83

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