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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.85, 987.33 and 484.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.85, 987.33 and 484.15 is: 725.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.85 : 987.33 = 484.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.85/987.33 = 484.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.85x = 987.33 × 484.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.85x = 478,015.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,015.82/658.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.53

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