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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.22, 987.75 and 452.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.22, 987.75 and 452.97 is: 679.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.22 : 987.75 = 452.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.22/987.75 = 452.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.22x = 987.75 × 452.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.22x = 447,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,421.12/658.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.75

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