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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.30, 986.79 and 463.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.30, 986.79 and 463.30 is: 694.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.30 : 986.79 = 463.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.30/986.79 = 463.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.30x = 986.79 × 463.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.30x = 457,179.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,179.81/658.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.49

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