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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.65, 985.90 and 452.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.65, 985.90 and 452.01 is: 676.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.65 : 985.90 = 452.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.65/985.90 = 452.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.65x = 985.90 × 452.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.65x = 445,634.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,634.19/658.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.59

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