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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.87, 990.11 and 634.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.87, 990.11 and 634.57 is: 953.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.87 : 990.11 = 634.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.87/990.11 = 634.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.87x = 990.11 × 634.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.87x = 628,294.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,294.10/658.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.59

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