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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.58, 988.55 and 485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.58, 988.55 and 485.44 is: 728.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.58 : 988.55 = 485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.58/988.55 = 485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.58x = 988.55 × 485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.58x = 479,874.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,874.34/658.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.66

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