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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.12, 985.95 and 590.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.12, 985.95 and 590.50 is: 884.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.12 : 985.95 = 590.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.12/985.95 = 590.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.12x = 985.95 × 590.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.12x = 582,203.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,203.48/658.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.65

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