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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.02, 984.96 and 438.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.02, 984.96 and 438.21 is: 655.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.02 : 984.96 = 438.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.02/984.96 = 438.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.02x = 984.96 × 438.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.02x = 431,619.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,619.32/658.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.94

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