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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.88, 987.48 and 496.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.88, 987.48 and 496.88 is: 744.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.88 : 987.48 = 496.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.88/987.48 = 496.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.88x = 987.48 × 496.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.88x = 490,659.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,659.06/658.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.69

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