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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.90, 986.28 and 452.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.90, 986.28 and 452.26 is: 676.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.90 : 986.28 = 452.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.90/986.28 = 452.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.90x = 986.28 × 452.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.90x = 446,052.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,052.73/658.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.97

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