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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.16, 986.52 and 414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.16, 986.52 and 414.80 is: 621.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.16 : 986.52 = 414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.16/986.52 = 414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.16x = 986.52 × 414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.16x = 409,208.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,208.50/658.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.75

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