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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.40, 985.20 and 600.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.40, 985.20 and 600.80 is: 899.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.40 : 985.20 = 600.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.40/985.20 = 600.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.40x = 985.20 × 600.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.40x = 591,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,908.16/658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.01

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