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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.80, 986.34 and 504.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.80, 986.34 and 504.06 is: 754.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.80 : 986.34 = 504.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.80/986.34 = 504.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.80x = 986.34 × 504.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.80x = 497,174.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,174.54/658.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.67

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