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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.26, 987.32 and 441.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.26, 987.32 and 441.38 is: 662.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.26 : 987.32 = 441.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.26/987.32 = 441.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.26x = 987.32 × 441.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.26x = 435,781.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,781.09/658.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.02

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