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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.71, 988.06 and 618.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.71, 988.06 and 618.61 is: 927.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.71 : 988.06 = 618.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.71/988.06 = 618.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.71x = 988.06 × 618.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.71x = 611,226.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,226.44/658.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.92

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