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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.18, 987.27 and 401.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.18, 987.27 and 401.62 is: 602.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.18 : 987.27 = 401.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.18/987.27 = 401.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.18x = 987.27 × 401.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.18x = 396,507.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,507.38/658.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.43

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