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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.80, 987.48 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.80, 987.48 and 384.48 is: 576.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.80 : 987.48 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.80/987.48 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.80x = 987.48 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.80x = 379,666.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,666.31/658.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.30

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