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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.36, 988.26 and 441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.36, 988.26 and 441.28 is: 662.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.36 : 988.26 = 441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.36/988.26 = 441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.36x = 988.26 × 441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.36x = 436,099.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,099.37/658.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.40

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