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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.16, 986.30 and 483.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.16, 986.30 and 483.46 is: 724.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.16 : 986.30 = 483.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.16/986.30 = 483.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.16x = 986.30 × 483.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.16x = 476,834.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,834.13/658.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.49

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