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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.45, 987.69 and 414.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.45, 987.69 and 414.64 is: 621.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.45 : 987.69 = 414.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.45/987.69 = 414.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.45x = 987.69 × 414.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.45x = 409,535.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,535.78/658.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.97

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