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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.50, 987.63 and 427.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.50, 987.63 and 427.23 is: 640.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.50 : 987.63 = 427.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.50/987.63 = 427.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.50x = 987.63 × 427.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.50x = 421,945.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,945.16/658.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.77

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