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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.98, 986.32 and 485.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.98, 986.32 and 485.58 is: 726.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.98 : 986.32 = 485.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.98/986.32 = 485.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.98x = 986.32 × 485.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.98x = 478,932.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,932.33/658.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.78

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