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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.86, 987.93 and 476.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.86, 987.93 and 476.70 is: 714.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.86 : 987.93 = 476.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.86/987.93 = 476.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.86x = 987.93 × 476.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.86x = 470,946.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,946.23/658.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.79

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