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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.92, 988.07 and 385.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.92, 988.07 and 385.09 is: 577.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.92 : 988.07 = 385.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.92/988.07 = 385.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.92x = 988.07 × 385.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.92x = 380,495.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,495.88/658.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.45

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