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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.22, 988.25 and 438.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.22, 988.25 and 438.21 is: 657.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.22 : 988.25 = 438.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.22/988.25 = 438.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.22x = 988.25 × 438.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.22x = 433,058.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,058.84/658.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.93

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