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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.80, 988.38 and 451.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.80, 988.38 and 451.40 is: 677.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.80 : 988.38 = 451.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.80/988.38 = 451.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.80x = 988.38 × 451.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.80x = 446,154.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,154.73/658.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.22

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