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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.73, 988.30 and 476.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.73, 988.30 and 476.19 is: 714.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.73 : 988.30 = 476.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.73/988.30 = 476.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.73x = 988.30 × 476.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.73x = 470,618.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,618.58/658.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.43

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