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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.54, 988.54 and 450.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.54, 988.54 and 450.46 is: 676.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.54 : 988.54 = 450.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.54/988.54 = 450.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.54x = 988.54 × 450.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.54x = 445,297.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,297.73/658.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.19

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