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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.73, 985.95 and 485.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.73, 985.95 and 485.33 is: 726.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.73 : 985.95 = 485.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.73/985.95 = 485.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.73x = 985.95 × 485.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.73x = 478,503.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,503.76/658.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.41

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