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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.98, 989.28 and 632.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.98, 989.28 and 632.88 is: 950.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.98 : 989.28 = 632.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.98/989.28 = 632.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.98x = 989.28 × 632.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.98x = 626,095.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,095.53/658.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.10

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