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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.64, 987.63 and 384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.64, 987.63 and 384.80 is: 577.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.64 : 987.63 = 384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.64/987.63 = 384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.64x = 987.63 × 384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.64x = 380,035.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,035.09/658.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.00

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