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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.33, 986.51 and 449.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.33, 986.51 and 449.89 is: 674.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.33 : 986.51 = 449.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.33/986.51 = 449.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.33x = 986.51 × 449.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.33x = 443,819.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,819.64/658.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.16

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