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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.35, 986.85 and 384.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.35, 986.85 and 384.30 is: 576.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.35 : 986.85 = 384.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.35/986.85 = 384.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.35x = 986.85 × 384.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.35x = 379,246.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,246.46/658.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.06

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