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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.86, 988.68 and 608.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.86, 988.68 and 608.13 is: 912.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.86 : 988.68 = 608.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.86/988.68 = 608.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.86x = 988.68 × 608.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.86x = 601,245.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,245.97/658.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.55

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