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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.20, 986.10 and 401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.20, 986.10 and 401.40 is: 601.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.20 : 986.10 = 401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.20/986.10 = 401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.20x = 986.10 × 401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.20x = 395,820.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,820.54/658.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.37

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