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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.15, 987.23 and 462.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.15, 987.23 and 462.35 is: 693.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.15 : 987.23 = 462.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.15/987.23 = 462.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.15x = 987.23 × 462.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.15x = 456,439.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,439.22/658.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.52

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