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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.56, 988.56 and 450.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.56, 988.56 and 450.48 is: 676.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.56 : 988.56 = 450.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.56/988.56 = 450.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.56x = 988.56 × 450.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.56x = 445,326.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,326.51/658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.21

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