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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.24, 986.67 and 624.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.24, 986.67 and 624.07 is: 935.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.24 : 986.67 = 624.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.24/986.67 = 624.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.24x = 986.67 × 624.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.24x = 615,751.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,751.15/658.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.45

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