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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.24, 985.60 and 484.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.24, 985.60 and 484.48 is: 725.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.24 : 985.60 = 484.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.24/985.60 = 484.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.24x = 985.60 × 484.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.24x = 477,503.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,503.49/658.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.42

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