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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.60, 988.04 and 414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.60, 988.04 and 414.86 is: 622.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.60 : 988.04 = 414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.60/988.04 = 414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.60x = 988.04 × 414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.60x = 409,894.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,894.37/658.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.37

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