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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.44, 986.40 and 398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.44, 986.40 and 398.52 is: 597.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.44 : 986.40 = 398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.44/986.40 = 398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.44x = 986.40 × 398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.44x = 393,100.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,100.13/658.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.02

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