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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.46, 988.02 and 439.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.46, 988.02 and 439.23 is: 659.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.46 : 988.02 = 439.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.46/988.02 = 439.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.46x = 988.02 × 439.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.46x = 433,968.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,968.02/658.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.07

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