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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.17, 987.03 and 475.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.17, 987.03 and 475.02 is: 712.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.17 : 987.03 = 475.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.17/987.03 = 475.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.17x = 987.03 × 475.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.17x = 468,858.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,858.99/658.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.37

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