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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.46, 986.15 and 520.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.46, 986.15 and 520.58 is: 779.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.46 : 986.15 = 520.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.46/986.15 = 520.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.46x = 986.15 × 520.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.46x = 513,362.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,362.43/658.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.65

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