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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.32, 986.04 and 440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.32, 986.04 and 440.88 is: 660.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.32 : 986.04 = 440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.32/986.04 = 440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.32x = 986.04 × 440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.32x = 434,725.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,725.32/658.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.36

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