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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.62, 985.02 and 585.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.62, 985.02 and 585.96 is: 876.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.62 : 985.02 = 585.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.62/985.02 = 585.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.62x = 985.02 × 585.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.62x = 577,182.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,182.32/658.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.35

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