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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.86, 985.92 and 485.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.86, 985.92 and 485.12 is: 725.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.86 : 985.92 = 485.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.86/985.92 = 485.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.86x = 985.92 × 485.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.86x = 478,284.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,284.58/658.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.93

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