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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.39, 987.04 and 441.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.39, 987.04 and 441.85 is: 662.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.39 : 987.04 = 441.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.39/987.04 = 441.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.39x = 987.04 × 441.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.39x = 436,123.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,123.62/658.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.41

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