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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.18, 986.87 and 282.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.18, 986.87 and 282.49 is: 423.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.18 : 986.87 = 282.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.18/986.87 = 282.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.18x = 986.87 × 282.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.18x = 278,779.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,779.32/658.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.56

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