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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.16, 983.02 and 514.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.16, 983.02 and 514.16 is: 767.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.16 : 983.02 = 514.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.16/983.02 = 514.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.16x = 983.02 × 514.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.16x = 505,429.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,429.56/658.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.94

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