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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.86, 988.48 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.86, 988.48 and 385.20 is: 577.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.86 : 988.48 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.86/988.48 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.86x = 988.48 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.86x = 380,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,762.50/658.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.91

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