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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.54, 986.73 and 485.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.54, 986.73 and 485.56 is: 727.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.54 : 986.73 = 485.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.54/986.73 = 485.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.54x = 986.73 × 485.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.54x = 479,116.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,116.62/658.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.54

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