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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.53, 986.18 and 621.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.53, 986.18 and 621.27 is: 930.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.53 : 986.18 = 621.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.53/986.18 = 621.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.53x = 986.18 × 621.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.53x = 612,680.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,680.94/658.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.38

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