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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.32, 986.42 and 449.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.32, 986.42 and 449.28 is: 673.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.32 : 986.42 = 449.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.32/986.42 = 449.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.32x = 986.42 × 449.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.32x = 443,178.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,178.78/658.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.20

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