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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.22, 987.60 and 414.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.22, 987.60 and 414.50 is: 621.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.22 : 987.60 = 414.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.22/987.60 = 414.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.22x = 987.60 × 414.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.22x = 409,360.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,360.20/658.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.92

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