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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.58, 987.39 and 427.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.58, 987.39 and 427.70 is: 641.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.58 : 987.39 = 427.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.58/987.39 = 427.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.58x = 987.39 × 427.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.58x = 422,306.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,306.70/658.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.24

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