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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.20, 981.33 and 641.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.20, 981.33 and 641.10 is: 955.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.20 : 981.33 = 641.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.20/981.33 = 641.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.20x = 981.33 × 641.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.20x = 629,130.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,130.66/658.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.84

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