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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.22, 987.72 and 398.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.22, 987.72 and 398.74 is: 598.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.22 : 987.72 = 398.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.22/987.72 = 398.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.22x = 987.72 × 398.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.22x = 393,843.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,843.47/658.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.35

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