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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.24, 986.80 and 441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.24, 986.80 and 441.28 is: 661.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.24 : 986.80 = 441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.24/986.80 = 441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.24x = 986.80 × 441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.24x = 435,455.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,455.10/658.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.54

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