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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.42, 988.50 and 414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.42, 988.50 and 414.16 is: 621.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.42 : 988.50 = 414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.42/988.50 = 414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.42x = 988.50 × 414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.42x = 409,397.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,397.16/658.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.79

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