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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.76, 987.21 and 452.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.76, 987.21 and 452.81 is: 678.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.76 : 987.21 = 452.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.76/987.21 = 452.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.76x = 987.21 × 452.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.76x = 447,013.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,013.62/658.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.57

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