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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.71, 986.43 and 605.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.71, 986.43 and 605.25 is: 906.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.71 : 986.43 = 605.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.71/986.43 = 605.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.71x = 986.43 × 605.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.71x = 597,036.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,036.76/658.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.37

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