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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.42, 987.64 and 504.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.42, 987.64 and 504.62 is: 756.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.42 : 987.64 = 504.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.42/987.64 = 504.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.42x = 987.64 × 504.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.42x = 498,382.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,382.90/658.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.94

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