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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.24, 985.75 and 426.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.24, 985.75 and 426.42 is: 638.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.24 : 985.75 = 426.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.24/985.75 = 426.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.24x = 985.75 × 426.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.24x = 420,342.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,342.45/658.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.59

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