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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.50, 989.06 and 412.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.50, 989.06 and 412.14 is: 619.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.50 : 989.06 = 412.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.50/989.06 = 412.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.50x = 989.06 × 412.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.50x = 407,631.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,631.19/658.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.03

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