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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.28, 986.72 and 495.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.28, 986.72 and 495.46 is: 742.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.28 : 986.72 = 495.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.28/986.72 = 495.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.28x = 986.72 × 495.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.28x = 488,880.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,880.29/658.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.66

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