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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.37, 987.96 and 484.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.37, 987.96 and 484.61 is: 727.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.37 : 987.96 = 484.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.37/987.96 = 484.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.37x = 987.96 × 484.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.37x = 478,770.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,770.36/658.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.21

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