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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.66, 985.53 and 597.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.66, 985.53 and 597.88 is: 894.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.66 : 985.53 = 597.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.66/985.53 = 597.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.66x = 985.53 × 597.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.66x = 589,228.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,228.68/658.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.59

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