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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.40, 987.60 and 623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.40, 987.60 and 623.20 is: 934.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.40 : 987.60 = 623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.40/987.60 = 623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.40x = 987.60 × 623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.40x = 615,472.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,472.32/658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.80

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