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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.54, 986.40 and 414.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.54, 986.40 and 414.34 is: 620.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.54 : 986.40 = 414.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.54/986.40 = 414.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.54x = 986.40 × 414.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.54x = 408,704.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,704.98/658.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.62

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