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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.63, 985.61 and 484.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.63, 985.61 and 484.89 is: 725.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.63 : 985.61 = 484.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.63/985.61 = 484.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.63x = 985.61 × 484.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.63x = 477,912.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,912.43/658.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.62

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