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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.08, 987.48 and 494.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.08, 987.48 and 494.46 is: 741.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.08 : 987.48 = 494.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.08/987.48 = 494.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.08x = 987.48 × 494.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.08x = 488,269.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,269.36/658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.96

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