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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.18, 986.77 and 398.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.18, 986.77 and 398.12 is: 596.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.18 : 986.77 = 398.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.18/986.77 = 398.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.18x = 986.77 × 398.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.18x = 392,849.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,849.41/658.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.87

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