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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.70, 985.92 and 576.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.70, 985.92 and 576.70 is: 863.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.70 : 985.92 = 576.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.70/985.92 = 576.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.70x = 985.92 × 576.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.70x = 568,580.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,580.06/658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.19

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