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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.62, 987.21 and 415.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.62, 987.21 and 415.62 is: 622.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.62 : 987.21 = 415.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.62/987.21 = 415.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.62x = 987.21 × 415.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.62x = 410,304.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,304.22/658.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.98

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