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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.56, 986.88 and 606.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.56, 986.88 and 606.24 is: 908.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.56 : 986.88 = 606.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.56/986.88 = 606.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.56x = 986.88 × 606.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.56x = 598,286.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,286.13/658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.48

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