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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.51, 986.95 and 482.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.51, 986.95 and 482.55 is: 723.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.51 : 986.95 = 482.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.51/986.95 = 482.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.51x = 986.95 × 482.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.51x = 476,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,252.72/658.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.23

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