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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.78, 987.72 and 476.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.78, 987.72 and 476.53 is: 714.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.78 : 987.72 = 476.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.78/987.72 = 476.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.78x = 987.72 × 476.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.78x = 470,678.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,678.21/658.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.47

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