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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.52, 987.17 and 622.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.52, 987.17 and 622.28 is: 932.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.52 : 987.17 = 622.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.52/987.17 = 622.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.52x = 987.17 × 622.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.52x = 614,288.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,288.10/658.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.84

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