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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.82, 987.12 and 465.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.82, 987.12 and 465.50 is: 697.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.82 : 987.12 = 465.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.82/987.12 = 465.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.82x = 987.12 × 465.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.82x = 459,504.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,504.36/658.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.47

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