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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.08, 986.76 and 452.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.08, 986.76 and 452.70 is: 678.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.08 : 986.76 = 452.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.08/986.76 = 452.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.08x = 986.76 × 452.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.08x = 446,706.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,706.25/658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.80

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