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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.32, 988.09 and 484.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.32, 988.09 and 484.45 is: 727.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.32 : 988.09 = 484.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.32/988.09 = 484.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.32x = 988.09 × 484.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.32x = 478,680.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,680.20/658.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.13

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