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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.10, 986.21 and 483.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.10, 986.21 and 483.40 is: 724.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.10 : 986.21 = 483.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.10/986.21 = 483.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.10x = 986.21 × 483.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.10x = 476,727.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,727.77/658.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.40

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