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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.44, 988.44 and 535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.44, 988.44 and 535.32 is: 803.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.44 : 988.44 = 535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.44/988.44 = 535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.44x = 988.44 × 535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.44x = 529,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,131.70/658.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.61

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