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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.44, 987.89 and 439.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.44, 987.89 and 439.94 is: 660.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.44 : 987.89 = 439.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.44/987.89 = 439.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.44x = 987.89 × 439.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.44x = 434,612.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,612.33/658.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.06

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