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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.24, 988.44 and 439.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.24, 988.44 and 439.54 is: 660.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.24 : 988.44 = 439.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.24/988.44 = 439.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.24x = 988.44 × 439.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.24x = 434,458.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,458.92/658.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.03

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