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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.15, 989.13 and 439.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.15, 989.13 and 439.49 is: 660.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.15 : 989.13 = 439.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.15/989.13 = 439.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.15x = 989.13 × 439.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.15x = 434,712.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,712.74/658.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.51

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