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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.88, 987.37 and 450.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.88, 987.37 and 450.45 is: 675.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.88 : 987.37 = 450.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.88/987.37 = 450.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.88x = 987.37 × 450.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.88x = 444,759.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,759.69/658.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.03

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