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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.35, 987.63 and 219.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.35, 987.63 and 219.46 is: 329.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.35 : 987.63 = 219.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.35/987.63 = 219.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.35x = 987.63 × 219.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.35x = 216,744.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,744.46/658.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.22

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