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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.02, 988.40 and 555.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.02, 988.40 and 555.50 is: 834.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.02 : 988.40 = 555.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.02/988.40 = 555.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.02x = 988.40 × 555.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.02x = 549,056.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,056.20/658.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.41

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