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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.16, 990.01 and 548.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.16, 990.01 and 548.81 is: 825.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.16 : 990.01 = 548.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.16/990.01 = 548.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.16x = 990.01 × 548.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.16x = 543,327.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,327.39/658.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.52

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