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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.08, 987.56 and 438.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.08, 987.56 and 438.95 is: 658.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.08 : 987.56 = 438.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.08/987.56 = 438.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.08x = 987.56 × 438.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.08x = 433,491.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,491.38/658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.72

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