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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.27, 987.40 and 414.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.27, 987.40 and 414.19 is: 621.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.27 : 987.40 = 414.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.27/987.40 = 414.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.27x = 987.40 × 414.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.27x = 408,971.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,971.21/658.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.28

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