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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.49, 986.51 and 384.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.49, 986.51 and 384.50 is: 576.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.49 : 986.51 = 384.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.49/986.51 = 384.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.49x = 986.51 × 384.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.49x = 379,316.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,316.52/658.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.04

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