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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.32, 985.65 and 495.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.32, 985.65 and 495.51 is: 741.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.32 : 985.65 = 495.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.32/985.65 = 495.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.32x = 985.65 × 495.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.32x = 488,399.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,399.43/658.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.89

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