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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.40, 986.70 and 438.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.40, 986.70 and 438.40 is: 657.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.40 : 986.70 = 438.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.40/986.70 = 438.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.40x = 986.70 × 438.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.40x = 432,569.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,569.28/658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.00

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